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PrestaShop
By PrestaShop SA · prestashop.com
3,5 Good
French e-commerce platform, open source with around 250,000 stores worldwide and a leading position in Europe. The core software is free but requires own hosting and technical skill; the hosted variant from EUR 24/month makes it easier.
Best for: Stores that want an EU-based platform with full control over data and code, and that can handle some technology or buy the hosted version.
Pros
- EU company (France), hosted version operated via French hosting partner Gandi
- Open source, you own the store, can move it and choose yourself where data is stored with self-hosting
- Built-in GDPR, cookie and VAT tools
- Large European ecosystem of modules and agencies
Cons
- Free version requires own hosting and technical knowledge
- Many modules and themes cost extra
- Swedish support is via partners, not directly from PrestaShop
- Privacy policy lists Google Cloud Platform (USA) as subprocessor for hosting and permits transfers outside the EU
Quick facts
| Price | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Origin | EU/EEA (PrestaShop SA) |
| Categories | E-commerce |
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | Yes |
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- PrestaShop – Hosted offering (hosted version EUR 24/month with annual payment, hosting via Gandi, GDPR tools) →
- PrestaShop – Privacy policy (French company, GDPR, but Google Cloud Platform in the USA listed as subprocessor for hosting) →
- PrestaShop Project – Official project page (open source, freely available on GitHub) →
- PrestaShop – About us (nearly 250 000 stores globally, leading open-source platform in Europe) →