PrestaShop vs Thelia
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 | Thelia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | OSL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,185 | ★ 877 |
| First released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Shopify, BigCommerce | Shopify, PrestaShop |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PrestaShop or Thelia better?
Neither is universally better. PrestaShop has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PrestaShop and Thelia free and open-source?
Yes. PrestaShop is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Thelia under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PrestaShop and Thelia with Docker?
PrestaShop: yes. Thelia: check the project docs for container support.