# BigCommerce vs PrestaShop

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** BigCommerce

| Attribute | BigCommerce | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 86.2 (70% (medium)) | 53 (59% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 9,227 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An ecommerce checkout system combining pre-optimized performance with full UI customization capabilities. Supports 65+ payment providers, B2B workflows including purchase orders and quote-to-cart, mobile wallets, and point-of-sale integration for unified omnichannel commerce. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","question":"What is BigCommerce?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BigCommerce offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $29 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","question":"Is BigCommerce free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to BigCommerce. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","question":"What platforms does BigCommerce support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for BigCommerce, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","question":"Can BigCommerce be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for BigCommerce, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Google, Meta, TikTok, UPS and USPS, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","question":"What does BigCommerce integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for BigCommerce. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as BigCommerce not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.bigcommerce.com/enterprise-pricing/","question":"What security certifications does BigCommerce have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A self-hosted e-commerce solution that gives merchants complete ownership over their stores and data, with extensive customization through modules and themes. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","question":"What is PrestaShop?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"PrestaShop offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","question":"Is PrestaShop free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"PrestaShop supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","question":"What platforms does PrestaShop support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. PrestaShop can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","question":"Can PrestaShop be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for PrestaShop, including PayPal, PrestaShop Checkout, Stripe, Alma, Klarna, Viva.com, Airwallex and Click to Pay, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/resources/top-6-questions-to-ask-when-pricing-a-new-product/","question":"What does PrestaShop integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for PrestaShop. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as PrestaShop not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/tech-en/security-announcement-your-store-may-be-vulnerable-to-malware-here-is-what-you-need-to-do/","question":"What security certifications does PrestaShop have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"PrestaShop is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in France.","source":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","question":"Where is PrestaShop available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | BigCommerce is a cloud-based commerce platform that allows businesses to sell across social commerce, marketplaces, and advertising channels. It includes both B2C and B2B capabilities, with Feedonomics Surface for automating product feed distribution to major ad platforms and marketplaces. | A customizable e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create, customize, and scale online shops with full control over storefront design, customer relationships, and pricing strategies. |
| features.capabilities | `{"headless":true,"free_tier":true,"open_source":false,"b2b_features":true,"platform_type":"hosted_saas","self_hostable":false,"payments_model":"both","pci_compliance":true,"pos_omnichannel":true,"transaction_fees":false,"extension_ecosystem":"20+ embedded payment providers, major marketplace connectors (Amazon, eBay, Walm","multi_currency_language":true}` | `{"free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"b2b_features":true,"platform_type":"self_host","self_hostable":true,"payments_model":"byo","extension_ecosystem":"Extensive marketplace with thousands of modules and themes","multi_currency_language":true}` |
| integrations.count | 600 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon"},{"name":"eBay"},{"name":"Walmart"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Meta"},{"name":"TikTok"},{"name":"UPS"},{"name":"USPS"},{"name":"FedEx"},{"name":"Royal Mail"},{"name":"Canada Post"},{"name":"Australia Post"},{"name":"Apple Pay","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Pay","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Pinterest","native":true,"category":"ads","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft","native":true,"category":"ads","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"PrestaShop Checkout"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Alma"},{"name":"Klarna"},{"name":"Viva.com"},{"name":"Airwallex"},{"name":"Click to Pay"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Klaviyo"}]` |
| language.primary | - | PHP |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Feedonomics Surface Basic","features":["Automated feed build","24/7 chat support","AI-powered product categorization","Error reporting"],"description":"Free tier for product feed management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"SKUs":"100,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Surface Retail","summary":"$29/mo for up to 1K SKUs and 2 connections","features":["Bulk editing tools","Transformation rules","External data sources","Custom field mapping"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"SKUs":"1,000","connections":"2"}},{"free":false,"name":"Surface Retail","summary":"$49/mo for up to 10K SKUs and 4 connections","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"SKUs":"10,000","connections":"4"}},{"free":false,"name":"Surface Retail","summary":"$89/mo for up to 30K SKUs and 8 connections","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"SKUs":"30,000","connections":"8"}},{"free":false,"name":"Surface Retail","summary":"$199/mo for up to 100K SKUs and 20 connections","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"SKUs":"100,000","connections":"20"}},{"free":false,"name":"Managed Service","description":"Dedicated feed manager for optimization and syndication","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid plans from $29/mo to $199/mo based on SKU volume and channel connections.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T11:06:16.870Z","freeTrialDays":15,"startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Classic","description":"Free open-source e-commerce platform"}],"addOns":[{"name":"Migration & Updates","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":300,"currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"SEO Pack","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":550,"currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Performance Pack","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":90,"currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Security Pack","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":1490,"currency":"EUR"}]}],"summary":"Free open-source platform with optional paid support services from €90.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://prestashop.com/blog/marketing-en/how-to-nail-down-the-right-pricing-strategy/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:23:58.436Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":29,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 21 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.2.0","date":"2026-09-30T09:56:24Z","type":"stable","version":"9.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.2.0-rc.1","date":"2026-09-21T08:32:27Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.2.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.5","date":"2026-08-18T08:23:25Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.8","date":"2026-08-18T08:23:09Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.2.0-beta.1","date":"2026-07-22T07:41:40Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.2.0-beta.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.4","date":"2026-06-04T14:26:34Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.7","date":"2026-06-04T14:26:22Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.3","date":"2026-05-21T12:27:47Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.2","date":"2026-05-19T12:11:44Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.1","date":"2026-04-27T14:24:39Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.6","date":"2026-04-27T15:14:21Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.5","date":"2026-03-23T10:07:16Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.0","date":"2026-03-23T10:11:22Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.0-rc.1","date":"2026-03-05T11:57:10Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.1.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.3","date":"2026-02-03T10:01:48Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.4","date":"2026-02-03T09:49:42Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.1.0-beta.1","date":"2026-01-07T09:36:40Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.1.0-beta.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.2","date":"2025-12-10T12:31:18Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.1","date":"2025-10-13T15:24:21Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.3","date":"2025-09-04T15:20:57Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.3"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.98 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://prestashop.com/blog/tech-en/security-announcement-your-store-may-be-vulnerable-to-malware-here-is-what-you-need-to-do/ |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":33,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=prestashop%2Fprestashop&per_page=100","last_12m":4,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

## Capabilities (E-commerce Platforms)

| Capability | BigCommerce | PrestaShop |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | Hosted all-in-one SaaS | Self-host OSS |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction fees beyond plan | ✗ | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments model | Built-in + BYO gateway | Bring-your-own gateway |
| **Architecture** |  |  |
| Headless / API-first storefront | ✓ | - |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| PCI-DSS compliance provided | ✓ | - |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Multi-currency / multi-language | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Selling** |  |  |
| B2B / wholesale features | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS / omnichannel | ✓ | - |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| App / extension ecosystem size | 20+ embedded payment providers, major marketplace connectors (Amazon, eBay, Walm | Extensive marketplace with thousands of modules and themes |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:28:19.003Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*