# BigCommerce vs PrestaShop

**Leader by Vioscale score:** BigCommerce

| Attribute | BigCommerce | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.9 (55% (medium)) | 56.7 (65% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 9,200 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A hosted platform for mid-market and enterprise online retailers, providing headless API access, B2B capabilities, and marketplace connectivity. Delivers 99.98% uptime with enterprise-grade security compliance and built-in tools for multi-currency global commerce. | A self-hosted e-commerce solution that gives merchants complete ownership over their stores and data, with extensive customization through modules and themes. |
| features.capabilities | `{"headless":true,"free_tier":false,"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"}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 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":"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}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$29/month billed annually; auto-upgrades when exceeding GMV cap","features":["24/7 chat & email support","Zero fees with Embedded Payment Providers"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"of":"orders via non-embedded payment providers","kind":"percentage","plus":null,"rate":2}],"description":"Startups and small businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"gmv_cap":"$30K TTM"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$79/month billed annually; auto-upgrades when exceeding GMV cap","features":["24/7 live phone & chat support","Zero fees with Embedded Payment Providers"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Established businesses scaling toward $100K in annual sales","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"gmv_cap":"$100K TTM"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"$299/month billed annually plus 0.9% on GMV above cap","features":["24/7 live phone & chat support","Zero fees with Embedded Payment Providers"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":299,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"of":"GMV above cap","kind":"percentage","plus":null,"rate":0.9}],"description":"Fast-growing businesses with $1M+ in annual sales","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"gmv_cap":"$1M+ annual sales"}},{"free":false,"name":"Performance","summary":"Custom pricing starting at $1,499/month billed annually","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","24/7 live phone & chat support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1499,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"High-volume businesses with custom requirements","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $29/month (annual billing). Free trial available. Embedded payment providers at zero transaction fees.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.bigcommerce.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:24:25.297Z","startingPrice":{"amount":29,"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 | quote | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 27 |
| release.history | - | `[{"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"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/8.2.2","date":"2025-07-28T12:16:02Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.0","date":"2025-06-10T12:13:17Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.0"}]` |
| 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 | - | 3.9 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":33,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=prestashop%2Fprestashop&per_page=100","last_12m":5,"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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:58:32.130Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*