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OpenCart vs PrestaShop

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare OpenCart and PrestaShop to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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What matters to youOpenCartPrestaShop
Best suited to
  • Developers
  • Custom stores
  • Custom ecommerce stores
  • Developers
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CategoryCommerce SoftwareCommerce Software
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Features to compare
  • Product Catalog
  • Checkout
  • Payment Integrations
  • Shipping
  • Customization
  • Extensions
  • Product Catalog
  • Checkout
  • Payment Integrations
  • Shipping
  • Modules
  • Themes
Strengths
  • Control over the store installation
  • Multi-store administration
  • Extensible commerce setup
  • Choice of self-managed or hosted route
  • Modules and themes extend store capabilities
  • Adaptable product-selling environment
Considerations
  • Hosting and maintenance require ownership
  • Extension compatibility needs testing
  • Custom changes complicate upgrades
  • Operating responsibilities differ between offers
  • Modules and themes need compatibility checks
  • Additional services can increase the total cost

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing OpenCart and PrestaShop

What's different about OpenCart and PrestaShop?

OpenCart lists Product Catalog, Checkout and Payment Integrations. PrestaShop lists Product Catalog, Checkout and Payment Integrations. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between OpenCart and PrestaShop?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Payment Processing Software and Shopping Cart Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.