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# Compare PrestaShop vs Shopware

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> Detailed comparison between PrestaShop and Shopware. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | PrestaShop | Shopware |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 331 | 26 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$2 400,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### PrestaShop

For all company sizes, as long as you want to develop your online sales and increase your market share (SMB, SME, Large Enterprises, etc.)

### Shopware

United States, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands,

## Key features

### PrestaShop

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- CRM
- Catalog Management
- Customer Accounts
- Data Security
- Email Marketing
- For B2B
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Multi-Store
- Order Management
- Order Tracking
- Promotions Management
- Returns Management
- Shipping Management
- Shopping Cart
- Templates
- eCommerce Management

### Shopware

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- CRM
- Catalog Management
- Customer Accounts
- Data Security
- Email Marketing
- For B2B
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Multi-Store
- Order Management
- Order Tracking
- Promotions Management
- Returns Management
- Shipping Management
- Shopping Cart
- Templates
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View PrestaShop Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/134005/prestashop)
- [View Shopware Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/145605/shopware)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/134005/145605/prestashop/vs/shopware)

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