Lemon Squeezy vs PrestaShop
A side-by-side look at Lemon Squeezy and PrestaShop. On our scoring, Lemon Squeezy comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| User rating | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 540 | 760 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing | free core + hosting & modules |
| Transaction fees | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free to start | Free core |
| Staff accounts | Team seats | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) | 250+ payment modules |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Hosted checkout & storefront | Thousands (marketplace) |
| App marketplace | API & integrations | 5,000+ modules |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Email & documentation | Community forum, paid official support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy reviewWhy pick PrestaShop?
PrestaShop is a capable open-source alternative with strong multi-language and multi-currency support, especially popular in Europe. Expect to pay for modules and hosting, and to do more hands-on maintenance.
Best for: Technical EU merchants wanting localization
Read the full PrestaShop review