PrestaShop vs WooCommerce
A side-by-side look at PrestaShop and WooCommerce. On our scoring, WooCommerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 760 | 3,890 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + hosting & modules | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% (payment processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free core | Free core plugin |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | 250+ payment modules | 100+ via extensions (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Thousands (marketplace) | Thousands (WP ecosystem) |
| App marketplace | 5,000+ modules | 900+ official extensions |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Community forum, paid official support | Docs, community forums, host/extension 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 WooCommerce?
WooCommerce gives you total ownership and zero platform fees, but you trade convenience for responsibility. If you already live in WordPress and have some technical comfort, it is unbeatable on flexibility and cost of goods.
Best for: WordPress users who want full control
Read the full WooCommerce review