PrestaShop vs Sylius
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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| Feature | PrestaShop | Sylius |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | OSL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,185 | ★ 8,510 |
| First released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Shopify, BigCommerce | Magento, Shopify Plus |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PrestaShop or Sylius better?
PrestaShop is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Sylius if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PrestaShop and Sylius free and open-source?
Yes. PrestaShop is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Sylius under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PrestaShop and Sylius with Docker?
PrestaShop: yes. Sylius: yes.