PrestaShop vs Reaction Commerce
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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PrestaShop
Open-source online store builder
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Reaction Commerce
Headless GraphQL commerce microservices platform
| Feature | PrestaShop | Reaction Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | OSL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,185 | ★ 12,400 |
| First released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Shopify, BigCommerce | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PrestaShop or Reaction Commerce better?
Neither is universally better. Reaction Commerce 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 PrestaShop and Reaction Commerce free and open-source?
Yes. PrestaShop is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Reaction Commerce under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PrestaShop and Reaction Commerce with Docker?
PrestaShop: yes. Reaction Commerce: yes.