Company Overview
PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce platform built on PHP and Symfony framework, founded in 2007 by Igor Schlumberger and Bruno Leveque, headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the most popular e-commerce solutions worldwide, powering over 300,000 online stores globally.
Related providers: PrestaShop E-commerce Services
Products & Services
| Product | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PrestaShop | Open Source Platform | PHP/Symfony-based open source e-commerce system |
| PrestaShop Cloud | Hosted Cloud Service | Cloud e-commerce solution without self-deployment |
| PrestaShop Addons Marketplace | App Marketplace | Official marketplace for plugins and themes |
| PrestaShop Modules | Module Library | 5,000+ third-party modules to extend store functionality |
| PrestaShop Themes | Theme Templates | Professionally designed store themes |
| PrestaShop Payments | Payment Service | Integrated payment solutions |
| PrestaShop API | API Interface | RESTful API for system integration |
Milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Founded by Igor Schlumberger and Bruno Leveque in Paris, France |
| 2014 | Acquired by XAnge Private Equity and other investment funds |
| 2021 | Acquired by Strategic European Acquirer |
| 2026 | Continues to serve 300,000+ online stores worldwide |
Market Position
PrestaShop competes with the following platforms in the open-source e-commerce market:
- WooCommerce: The most popular WordPress e-commerce plugin
- Magento (Adobe Commerce): Adobe's enterprise-level e-commerce platform
- OpenCart: Lightweight open-source e-commerce system
- Shopify: Leading SaaS e-commerce platform worldwide
- Wix eCommerce: Built-in e-commerce functionality from website builder
- BigCommerce: SaaS e-commerce platform for mid-to-large businesses
- Shopware: Germany's leading open-source e-commerce platform
