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Magento Open Source vs PrestaShop

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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MA Magento Open Source Enterprise-grade open-source commerce platform VS PR PrestaShop Open-source online store builder
FeatureMagento Open SourcePrestaShop
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseOSL-3.0OSL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 12,164★ 9,185
First released20082007
ReplacesShopify Plus, BigCommerceShopify, BigCommerce

Why pick each one

Choose Magento Open Source if…

  • Powerful for large catalogs
  • Robust enterprise features
Magento Open Source details

Choose PrestaShop if…

  • Mature and well-documented
  • No license fees for core
PrestaShop details

Frequently asked questions

Is Magento Open Source or PrestaShop better?

Neither is universally better. Magento Open Source has the larger community, while PrestaShop is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Magento Open Source and PrestaShop free and open-source?

Yes. Magento Open Source is licensed under OSL-3.0 and PrestaShop under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Magento Open Source and PrestaShop with Docker?

Magento Open Source: yes. PrestaShop: yes.

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