Side by side
EC-CUBE vs PrestaShop
Both stand on ecommerce platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
EC-CUBE provides broad shop, catalog, and administration features while leaving hosting to the user. Its free GPL route is flexible, but operating the store requires separate services and may require a commercial license for some distributions.
Visit EC-CUBE Free plan Web
PrestaShop offers a free entry point alongside hosted and self-hosted options. Its plan structure lets merchants choose convenience or customization, with the Hosted plan carrying annual billing and excluding VAT.
Visit PrestaShopThe facts
| EC-CUBE | PrestaShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Maker | EC-CUBE | PrestaShop |
| Website | ec-cube.net | prestashop.com |
| On ecommerce platforms | #60 of 280 | #56 of 280 |
EC-CUBE: what it does well
- Free GPL download and use
- Self-hosted on your server or rental server
- More than 350 listed extensions
- Built-in cart, accounts, checkout, and catalog tools
- Source-code modification permitted under GPL
What to know first
- Server, domain, SSL, and payment services are separate
- Commercial license needed for some GPL-incompatible distributions
- Self-hosting requires infrastructure management
- Core questions are not answered by the maker
PrestaShop: what it does well
- Free plan available
- 14-day trial
- Supports digital products
- Abandoned-cart recovery
- No transaction fee listed
What to know first
- Hosted plan billed annually
- Hosted price excludes VAT
- Classic plan requires self-hosting
- Paid pricing starts at €24/mo annually
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