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Compare Magento Open Source and PrestaShop 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Magento Open Source
Star Rating
(247)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Magento Open SourcePrestaShop
Star Rating
(157)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PrestaShopSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Magento Open Source excels in customization with a score of 8.9, allowing for extensive modifications to meet specific business needs, while PrestaShop, with a score of 8.2, offers less flexibility in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Magento's payment gateway integration is robust, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for businesses needing diverse payment options, whereas PrestaShop's integration capabilities, while good, score slightly lower at 8.1.
- G2 users highlight that Magento Open Source provides superior cart management features with a score of 8.4, making it easier to handle complex product offerings, compared to PrestaShop's score of 8.1 in this category.
- Users on G2 indicate that PrestaShop shines in ease of setup with a score of 8.0, making it more accessible for small businesses looking to get started quickly, while Magento's score of 6.8 suggests a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Magento Open Source has a slight edge in reporting and analytics with a score of 8.4, providing detailed insights that help businesses make informed decisions, while PrestaShop's score of 8.1 is still commendable but less comprehensive.
- Users report that PrestaShop offers better customer service integration with a score of 9.0, which is essential for businesses focused on enhancing customer experience, while Magento's score of 8.5, although strong, does not match this level of integration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Magento Open Source
No pricing availablePrestaShop
No pricing availableFree Trial
Magento Open Source
No trial information availablePrestaShop
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
179
8.1
132
Ease of Use
7.3
179
7.8
132
Ease of Setup
6.8
133
8.0
74
Ease of Admin
7.7
126
7.8
73
Quality of Support
7.0
153
7.3
124
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
118
8.3
67
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
174
7.7
128
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.2
20
Integrations
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.1
21
Cart Management
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.6
18
Headless Commerce
8.0
49
8.0
15
8.5
52
7.9
16
8.2
52
7.7
18
8.8
59
8.3
19
8.6
55
7.8
20
Generative AI
7.4
29
6.9
8
7.7
28
6.7
8
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
7.7
138
7.9
115
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
115
|
Verified
7.8
138
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
147
|
Verified
8.0
115
|
Verified
7.1
134
|
Verified
7.7
111
|
Verified
7.8
136
|
Verified
7.8
112
|
Verified
8.0
147
8.1
116
|
Verified
Product Catalog
8.3
148
8.1
119
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
117
|
Verified
7.8
148
|
Verified
7.9
118
|
Verified
7.9
118
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Order Process
8.3
148
|
Verified
8.4
117
|
Verified
8.3
147
|
Verified
8.2
116
|
Verified
8.2
146
|
Verified
8.2
115
|
Verified
8.5
145
|
Verified
8.3
116
|
Verified
8.6
149
8.3
117
|
Verified
8.1
140
|
Verified
7.7
109
|
Verified
8.3
141
7.9
112
|
Verified
8.1
121
7.8
93
|
Verified
Multi-Channel Support
8.0
127
7.7
104
|
Verified
7.8
135
|
Verified
7.7
114
|
Verified
7.7
122
|
Verified
7.4
101
|
Verified
7.6
120
|
Verified
7.7
108
|
Verified
7.7
106
|
Verified
7.6
102
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
99
|
Verified
8.1
105
|
Verified
7.7
96
|
Verified
Platform
8.1
127
|
Verified
7.8
108
|
Verified
8.3
139
|
Verified
7.8
113
|
Verified
8.3
131
|
Verified
8.1
110
|
Verified
8.4
143
|
Verified
8.3
117
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
116
|
Verified
8.4
141
|
Verified
7.9
116
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
86
8.9
133
|
Verified
8.3
110
|
Verified
7.9
122
|
Verified
7.6
101
|
Verified
8.4
116
|
Verified
8.3
110
|
Verified
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.1
112
|
Verified
8.1
144
|
Verified
8.1
116
|
Verified
Reporting
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Magento Open Source and PrestaShop are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
Magento Open Source is categorized as Omnichannel Commerce
PrestaShop is categorized as Shopping Cart
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Magento Open Source
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PrestaShop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Retail
13.6%
Computer Software
7.0%
Apparel & Fashion
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Other
51.2%
Retail
8.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.2%
Computer Software
7.5%
Apparel & Fashion
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Other
61.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Magento Open Source
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Retail
Magento provides a solid platform not only for run of the mill e-commerce sites but has a solid framework for building out custom solutions for specific business practices.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
Complexity and difficulty of configuration is high
PrestaShop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Finding that magic combination between large feature sets and easy to use software is a rare event. PrestaShop manages to perfectly find that middle ground. Customizing the software via modules (bought or developed in-house) is easy and does not cause...
Most Helpful Critical Review
James H.
Verified User in Retail
There are many bugs in the software and often you need to hire an expensive developer to solve the problem. The modules that you buy to do different things (eg: currency conversion, mailchimp sync, payment etc..) often conflict with each other, which causes...
Verified User in Retail
Magento provides a solid platform not only for run of the mill e-commerce sites but has a solid framework for building out custom solutions for specific business practices.
Verified User in Computer Software
Finding that magic combination between large feature sets and easy to use software is a rare event. PrestaShop manages to perfectly find that middle ground. Customizing the software via modules (bought or developed in-house) is easy and does not cause...
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
Complexity and difficulty of configuration is high
James H.
Verified User in Retail
There are many bugs in the software and often you need to hire an expensive developer to solve the problem. The modules that you buy to do different things (eg: currency conversion, mailchimp sync, payment etc..) often conflict with each other, which causes...
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Magento Open Source used for?
2 comments
SP
e-commerce platformRead more
Is there an option to use it on Learner Management System? Currently i know of Moodle.
1 comment
SH
Hi.
Magento would not be a good choice to build a Learning Management System (LMS) on. Solutions such as Moodle would be a much better choice.
If your...Read more
How can I use Magento without the burdensome administrative load of keeping it updated?
1 comment
TR
No. I've been a Magento consultant since 2007 and it's always been a headache keeping it updated. You must have a developer to deploy updates and your server...Read more
How much does PrestaShop cost?
2 comments
CJ
The text in English and Spanish is already provided. It explains that Prestashop is free, but there may be additional costs for hosting, domain, SSL...Read more
PrestaShop data storage platform
1 comment
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