PrestaShop
$5/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $0 (open source)
- Tx fee
- Varies
- Free themes
- Hundreds
- Apps
- 5,000+
- Support
- Community + paid
- Est. monthly cost
- $5/mo
PrestaShop
Free open-source platform popular in Europe; self-host for full control on a budget.
- Entry plan
- $0 (open source)
- Tx fee
- Varies
- Free themes
- Hundreds
- Apps
- 5,000+
Best for
Budget-conscious businesses comfortable with self-hosting. Popular in Europe.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Lighter hosting needs than Magento
- 5,000+ add-ons
- Full control over the store
Cons
- Requires self-hosting and setup
- Smaller AU community
- Costs grow with paid modules
- Limited mobile management
About PrestaShop
PrestaShop is a free, open-source e-commerce platform widely used in Europe with a smaller Australian footprint. The software is free to download; total cost comes from hosting (about $5 to $30/mo) and paid modules. It offers 5,000+ add-ons and full control, with lighter hosting requirements than Magento, but needs developer setup. A hosted PrestaShop Cloud option is available on quote.
PrestaShop was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
How PrestaShop compares
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Common questions about PrestaShop
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
PrestaShop does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for PrestaShop are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
PrestaShop settlement times are not publicly listed.
PrestaShop AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
PrestaShop does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
PrestaShop is best suited to budget-conscious businesses comfortable with self-hosting. popular in europe. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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