PrestaShop vs Spreadshop
A side-by-side look at PrestaShop and Spreadshop. On our scoring, PrestaShop comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 760 | 580 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + hosting & modules | free shop, commission-based earnings |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | Built into base price (you set margin) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted | Fully hosted + embeddable |
| Free trial | Free core | Free to use |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Catalog-based |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | 250+ payment modules | Spreadshirt-managed |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Thousands (marketplace) | Shop customization |
| App marketplace | 5,000+ modules | Embeds & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Community forum, paid official support | Email & phone support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick Spreadshop?
Spreadshop hands creators a fully free, ready-made merch shop where Spreadshirt handles printing, payments, and support end to end. The hands-off model is its strength and its ceiling, since you control little beyond designs and margin.
Best for: Creators who want a hands-off free merch shop
Read the full Spreadshop review