PrestaShop vs Solidus
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | PrestaShop | Solidus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | OSL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,185 | ★ 5,318 |
| First released | 2007 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Shopify, BigCommerce | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PrestaShop or Solidus better?
PrestaShop is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Solidus if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PrestaShop and Solidus free and open-source?
Yes. PrestaShop is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Solidus under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PrestaShop and Solidus with Docker?
PrestaShop: yes. Solidus: yes.