In 2025, entrepreneurs who want to launch an e-commerce site very often turn to two major platforms: Shopify and PrestaShop.
While the former seduces with its simplicity and its SaaS ecosystem, the latter remains popular for its flexibility and open source model. But what is the best choice for your business in 2025?
Shopify: simplicity and speed
Shopify is a solution Turnkey SaaS, particularly appreciated by entrepreneurs who want to get started quickly.
✅ Benefits
- Fast online, even without technical skills,
- Hosting included, automatic updates,
- Large catalog of applications and themes,
- Integrated payments with Shopify Payments,
- Strong ecosystem (Shopify App Store, Shopify Plus).
⚠️ Boundaries
- Monthly subscriptions that are sometimes expensive in the long run,
- Less extensive customization than open source,
- Dependence on the platform (closure = complex migration).
PrestaShop: freedom and personalization
PrestaShop is a platform Open source : the entrepreneur installs the software and customizes it according to his needs.
✅ Benefits
- Full control over code and features,
- More economical in the long term (no subscription required),
- Strong community of users and developers,
- Adapted to complex and tailor-made projects.
⚠️ Boundaries
- Heavier installation and technical maintenance,
- Self-managed accommodation,
- Less intuitive for beginners,
- Hidden cost if external developers are needed.
Shopify or PrestaShop: how to choose?
👉 Choose Shopify If:
- You want to launch your e-commerce quickly,
- You favor simplicity,
- You accept a subscription in exchange for peace of mind.
👉 Choose PrestaShop If:
- You want total control over your store,
- You have technical skills (or a dedicated developer),
- You are aiming for a complex and tailor-made project.
The importance of centralized management
Whether you choose Shopify or PrestaShop, a problem persists: dispersion of tools (CRM, billing, payments, cash flow, marketing).
👉 This is where a Cockpit like Klark becomes key:
- Bank aggregation and cash flow monitoring,
- Management of invoices, quotes and contracts,
- Integration with CRMs (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho),
- Exclusive perks to access complementary SaaS tools.
In other words: Shopify and PrestaShop are your sales tools. Klark becomes the control center for your e-commerce business.
Conclusion
In 2025, there is no single answer to the question Shopify vs PrestaShop.
- Shopify seduces by its simplicity and speed,
- PrestaShop appeals to those who want control and freedom.
👉 But in any case, the key to success lies in a centralized management and smart about your finances, sales and customers. And that's exactly what Klark allows.
