Compare PrestaShop and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$29/ per month
PrestaShop
Star Rating
(156)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(4,621)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Shopify excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward setup. In contrast, PrestaShop's ease of use score is lower at 7.7, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's quality of support is rated at 8.4, with many users appreciating the responsive customer service. PrestaShop, however, has a lower support rating of 7.3, leading some users to express frustration with slower response times.
- G2 users highlight Shopify's robust reporting capabilities, scoring 8.3, which helps businesses track performance effectively. PrestaShop's reporting score is not available, leaving users without a clear understanding of their analytics.
- Users on G2 praise Shopify's extensive payment processing options, achieving a score of 9.0, which includes features like automated tax calculation and multi-currency support. PrestaShop, while offering similar features, scores lower in payment processing at 8.3, indicating potential limitations.
- Reviewers say that Shopify's customization options are rated at 8.4, allowing for a more tailored storefront experience. In contrast, PrestaShop's customization score is 7.8, which some users feel restricts their ability to create unique designs.
- Users report that Shopify's performance and reliability score is 8.8, with many noting its consistent uptime and fast loading times. PrestaShop, with a score of 8.1, has received feedback about occasional performance issues during peak traffic times.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PrestaShop
No pricing availableFree Trial
PrestaShop
Free Trial is available
Shopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
131
8.7
3,949
Ease of Use
7.7
131
8.9
3,966
Ease of Setup
8.0
73
8.8
2,257
Ease of Admin
7.8
72
8.9
2,211
Quality of Support
7.3
123
8.4
3,695
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
66
8.8
2,168
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
127
8.7
3,839
Features by Category
Administration
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
Integrations
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
Cart Management
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
8.0
14
8.3
333
8.0
15
8.5
350
7.6
17
8.3
370
8.3
18
8.3
454
7.7
19
8.5
410
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
7.9
114
|
Verified
8.6
3279
8.0
114
|
Verified
8.6
3328
Feature Not Available
8.3
3255
8.0
114
|
Verified
8.3
3212
7.7
110
|
Verified
8.3
3039
7.8
111
|
Verified
8.3
2974
8.1
115
|
Verified
8.2
2949
Product Catalog
8.1
118
|
Verified
8.5
3222
8.0
116
|
Verified
8.5
3174
7.9
117
|
Verified
8.5
3220
Feature Not Available
8.4
2596
Order Process
8.4
116
|
Verified
8.8
3305
8.2
115
|
Verified
8.6
3226
8.2
114
|
Verified
8.6
3184
8.3
115
|
Verified
8.9
3267
8.3
116
|
Verified
8.8
3257
7.7
108
|
Verified
8.5
2978
8.0
111
|
Verified
8.6
3050
7.8
92
|
Verified
8.5
2669
Multi-Channel Support
7.7
103
|
Verified
8.5
2855
7.7
114
|
Verified
8.8
3081
7.4
100
|
Verified
8.7
2886
7.7
107
|
Verified
8.5
2982
7.6
101
|
Verified
8.3
2317
7.4
98
|
Verified
8.4
2369
7.7
95
|
Verified
8.2
2189
Platform
7.8
107
|
Verified
8.3
2389
7.8
112
|
Verified
8.4
3057
8.1
109
|
Verified
8.6
2908
8.3
116
|
Verified
8.6
3038
7.6
115
|
Verified
8.4
3073
7.9
115
|
Verified
8.9
3041
7.7
85
8.4
2365
8.3
109
|
Verified
8.8
2966
7.6
100
|
Verified
8.4
2458
8.3
109
|
Verified
8.5
2422
8.1
111
|
Verified
8.7
2778
8.1
115
|
Verified
8.8
3066
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PrestaShop and Shopify are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
PrestaShop is categorized as Shopping Cart
Shopify is categorized as Merchant of Record
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PrestaShop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shopify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
8.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.3%
Computer Software
7.6%
Apparel & Fashion
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Other
61.4%
Retail
26.6%
Apparel & Fashion
8.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Internet
3.4%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
PrestaShop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Philippe H.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Adapted to small to medium businesses, ranging from 0 to 5 M€ turnover made online. Complete but yet simple, reasonable in ressources consumption and the latest templates are very efficient, complete and usable. The community is large and many addons can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mónica R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
It is very limited in what can be done without touching the code. To modify the structure of the page, one must know programming languages like HTML, CSS. To have broader options, one must pay for modules or program them oneself. Prestashop's own support...
Shopify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
Philippe H.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Adapted to small to medium businesses, ranging from 0 to 5 M€ turnover made online. Complete but yet simple, reasonable in ressources consumption and the latest templates are very efficient, complete and usable. The community is large and many addons can...
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Mónica R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
It is very limited in what can be done without touching the code. To modify the structure of the page, one must know programming languages like HTML, CSS. To have broader options, one must pay for modules or program them oneself. Prestashop's own support...
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
Alternatives
Discussions
How much does PrestaShop cost?
2 comments
CJ
The text in English and Spanish is already provided. It explains that Prestashop is free, but there may be additional costs for hosting, domain, SSL...Read more
PrestaShop data storage platform
1 comment
EB
Shared or dedicated hosting, for me it's dedicated from IONOSRead more
What are the features of Shopify?
5 comments
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"Read more
What is Shopify used for?
4 comments
PP
Shopify is an Ecommerce CMS platform where we can setup the store and sell our products.Read more
How can I change my store name in Shopify?
3 comments
CH
Yes, you can change your stores name as long as you are not paying back a cash advance given by Shopify. If you’re currently in repayment you can’t change...Read more
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