# Ecwid vs PrestaShop

| Attribute | Ecwid | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.8 (53% (medium)) | 53 (59% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 9,227 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A hosted e-commerce platform that provides store setup, inventory management, order processing, automated marketing campaigns, and integrated payments and shipping—all centralized in one dashboard to simplify online selling. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://www.ecwid.com/","question":"What is Ecwid?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ecwid is a paid product; published pricing starts at $5 per month. It is sold across 4 plans (Starter, Venture, Business and Unlimited). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.ecwid.com/","question":"How much does Ecwid cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Ecwid. 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.ecwid.com/","question":"What platforms does Ecwid support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Ecwid, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.ecwid.com/","question":"Can Ecwid be self-hosted?","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 | A cloud-hosted store builder enabling merchants to create and manage online storefronts, process payments, control inventory across multiple sales channels, and automate customer communications from a single dashboard. | 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,"platform_type":"hosted_saas","payments_model":"built_in","pos_omnichannel":true,"transaction_fees":false}` | `{"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 | 1 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon"}]` | `[{"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":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$5/month","features":["Up to 10 products","70+ site templates","Default company.site domain","Add a store to any site","Email support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For beginners","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"products":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Venture","summary":"$35/month ($29/month when billed annually)","features":["Up to 100 products + e-goods","Selling on Instagram & Facebook","Mobile store management app","Live chat support","Access to App Market","Automated tax calculations","Discount coupons","Custom checkout","Buy a custom domain","Built-in reports & analytics"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For solo visionaries","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"products":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$65/month ($49/month when billed annually)","features":["Up to 2,500 products","Selling on marketplaces","Selling subscriptions","Add staff (2 accounts)","Phone support","Abandoned carts recovery","Wholesale pricing groups","Multi-lingual store","Promotions (3)","Custom URL slugs","Product reviews","Advanced reports & analytics"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":65,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small but mighty teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"products":"2500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited","summary":"$149/month ($119/month when billed annually)","features":["Unlimited products","Sell in-person (POS integration)","Unlimited Staff accounts","Priority Support","Promotions (500)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses focused on growth","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $5/month to $149/month. No transaction fees. Annual billing saves 16%.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.ecwid.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:33:11.241Z","startingPrice":{"amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"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 | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| 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.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 4 |
| 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 | Ecwid | 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 payments | 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 | - | Extensive marketplace with thousands of modules and themes |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:36.273Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*