# PrestaShop vs Vendure

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** PrestaShop

| Attribute | PrestaShop | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53 (59% (medium)) | 45.7 (62% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 2 | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,227 | 8,512 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 36,127 |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"A developer-focused commerce backend using Node.js, NestJS, and GraphQL that enables businesses to build custom D2C, B2B, and omnichannel storefronts through a single extensible API without vendor lock-in. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"What is Vendure?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vendure is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"Is Vendure free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vendure supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"What platforms does Vendure support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Vendure can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"Can Vendure be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Vendure is published under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/@vendure/core","question":"Is Vendure open source?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Vendure is a headless commerce platform designed for B2B enterprises with complex requirements. It includes built-in support for company accounts, customer-specific pricing, approval workflows, and deep integrations with existing enterprise systems, available as self-hosted software or a managed cloud service. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"headless":true,"free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"b2b_features":true,"platform_type":"headless","self_hostable":true,"payments_model":"built_in","pci_compliance":true,"pos_omnichannel":true,"extension_ecosystem":"Plugin-first architecture with stable plugin contracts","multi_currency_language":true}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft ERP"},{"name":"Sentry","native":true,"category":"monitoring"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"AT","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"}` | `{"type":"quote","summary":"Custom-quoted annual subscription with no per-order, GMV, or per-user charges","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://vendure.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:11:32.515Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | quote |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 21 | 20 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4 | 6.7 |
| 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"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40zooshgroup%2Fvendure-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (E-commerce Platforms)

| Capability | PrestaShop | Vendure |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | Self-host OSS | Headless / composable |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction fees beyond plan | - | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments model | Bring-your-own gateway | Built-in payments |
| **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 | Plugin-first architecture with stable plugin contracts |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:13:01.532Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*