PrestaShop DevelopmentPrestaShop Development Company
The Flexible Open-Source E-commerce Platform for European Markets
PrestaShop is a leading open-source e-commerce platform popular across Europe and Latin America, with 300,000+ active stores. It provides a rich native feature set for multi-currency, multi-language, and European tax compliance. Matlab Infotech develops custom PrestaShop modules, themes, and migrations for merchants who need e-commerce tailored to their market.
300K+
Active Stores
PrestaShop powers 300,000+ stores globally, with strong presence in Europe and Latin America.
25+
Languages
PrestaShop ships with 25+ language packs — the most multilingual open-source e-commerce platform.
v8.x
Current Version
PrestaShop 8 requires PHP 8.1+ and includes significant security and performance improvements.
5,000+
Modules
The PrestaShop Addons marketplace has 5,000+ paid and free modules.
Why PrestaShop
Why PrestaShop for E-commerce
European Market Focus
PrestaShop is built for European commerce — multi-VAT, GDPR compliance, EU shipping carriers, and localised payment gateways out of the box.
Multi-Language & Multi-Currency
Native support for 25+ languages and any number of currencies — ideal for cross-border e-commerce without bolt-on plugins.
Rich Native Catalogue
Configurable products, product combinations, product attributes, and a flexible catalogue architecture handle complex product ranges natively.
Open Source
Full PHP source code access — no vendor lock-in, unlimited customisation, and a global developer community.
Module Ecosystem
5,000+ modules in the PrestaShop Addons marketplace for every payment, shipping, marketing, and integration need.
Performance at Scale
PrestaShop with proper caching (Memcached/Redis) and a CDN handles high catalogue volumes and seasonal traffic spikes.
What We Offer
Our PrestaShop Development Services
Custom Theme Development
Pixel-perfect PrestaShop themes from Figma designs with Smarty templating and mobile-first responsive layouts.
Custom Module Development
Bespoke PrestaShop modules for custom pricing, order workflows, integrations, and admin enhancements.
PrestaShop Upgrade
Upgrading PrestaShop 1.6 or 1.7 stores to PrestaShop 8 — module compatibility testing and data migration.
Payment Gateway Integration
Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Klarna, and local European payment gateways integrated as PrestaShop modules.
ERP & Logistics Integration
PrestaShop integration with ERP systems, warehouse management, and carrier APIs for automated order fulfilment.
Performance Optimisation
PrestaShop cache configuration, Smarty template optimisation, database cleanup, and CDN setup for faster stores.
B2B Features
Customer group pricing, minimum order quantities, quote request workflows, and B2B account management.
Platform Migration
Migrating from Magento, WooCommerce, or legacy custom shops to PrestaShop — products, customers, and orders.
What We Build
Business Solutions We Deliver with PrestaShop
European E-commerce Stores
GDPR-compliant, multi-VAT, multi-language stores serving EU customers across France, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
Multi-Store Networks
PrestaShop multi-store for managing several brands or regional stores from one back-office.
Fashion & Apparel
Complex product combinations (size, colour, material) and look-book style product pages for fashion brands.
Food & Specialty Goods
Pre-order, reservation, and perishable product configurations for food and artisan goods merchants.
B2B / Wholesale
Customer group pricing, credit limit management, and purchase order workflows for wholesale distributors.
Cross-Border Commerce
Multi-currency checkout, localised tax rules, and carrier zone configuration for selling across borders.
Marketplace Features
Vendor multi-seller modules transforming PrestaShop into a marketplace with seller dashboards and commission management.
Headless PrestaShop
PrestaShop Web Services API powering a headless Next.js or Vue storefront for modern front-end performance.
Technology Stack
Tools & Technologies We Pair with PrestaShop
Core
Front-End
Performance
Payments
Integrations
How We Work
Our PrestaShop Development Process
Discovery & Planning
We align on goals, architecture choices, and technical constraints before writing a single line of code.
UI/UX Design
Research-led wireframes and interactive prototypes validated with stakeholders before development begins.
Agile Development
Two-week sprints with working demos, automated testing, and a shared staging environment.
QA & Testing
Manual, automated, performance, and security testing baked into every sprint — not bolted on at the end.
Launch & Support
Zero-downtime deployments, monitoring setup, and a 90-day support window to ensure a smooth go-live.
Why Matlab Infotech
Why Choose Us for PrestaShop Development
Dedicated Team
A focused team exclusively on your project — no context switching, no shared resources.
Agile Delivery
Two-week sprints with working demos so you always see progress and can course-correct early.
Flexible Engagement
Fixed-scope, dedicated, or hourly — choose the model that matches your budget and timeline.
NDA & IP Protection
Full IP ownership, signed NDA before work starts, and secure development environments throughout.
Transparent Communication
Slack-first async updates with daily standups and a dedicated PM keeping you in the loop.
90-Day Support
Post-launch warranty and optional retainer plans to keep your product healthy and evolving.
Industry Solutions
PrestaShop Solutions Across Industries
Engagement Models
Flexible Hiring Models for PrestaShop Development
Dedicated Team
From $25/hr
Full-time developers assigned exclusively to your project — no shared resources, no context switching.
- Dedicated developers
- Daily standups
- Scale monthly
- Full IP ownership
Hourly / Part-Time
From $20/hr
Pay only for the hours you use. Ideal for ongoing maintenance, reviews, and iterative improvements.
- Flexible hours
- No minimum commitment
- Weekly billing
- Pause anytime
Fixed Scope
Project-based
Agree on deliverables and price upfront. Best for well-defined projects with clear requirements.
- Fixed price
- Milestone delivery
- No surprises
- Money-back guarantee
Technology Comparison
PrestaShop vs Other Technologies
| Feature | PrestaShop | Magento (Adobe Commerce) |
|---|---|---|
| Complexity | Moderate — faster to configure and deploy | High — enterprise-level complexity and cost |
| Cost | Free core — affordable module ecosystem | High — licences, hosting, and developer costs |
| European Market | Excellent — built for EU tax, carriers, and languages | Good — requires more configuration |
| Scalability | Good — handles mid-market volumes well | Enterprise — handles very large catalogues and traffic |
| Developer Community | Strong in Europe and Latin America | Large global enterprise community |
| Best For | Mid-market European and Latin American merchants | Large enterprise with complex multi-site needs |
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
"Matlab Infotech rebuilt our PrestaShop theme and added custom B2B pricing modules. Our wholesale customers can now self-serve — order processing time dropped 60%."
Bernard Leclerc
Operations Director · DistribuPro
"We needed to migrate from PrestaShop 1.6 to 8 without losing our custom modules or 80,000 product catalogue. Matlab Infotech executed it perfectly over a weekend."
Maria Santos
E-commerce Manager · ModaPlus
"Matlab Infotech integrated our PrestaShop with our ERP and 3PL. Orders flow automatically from checkout to warehouse and tracking numbers sync back to customers. Zero manual work."
Rolf Bauer
CTO · SportsDirect EU
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about PrestaShop
Is PrestaShop still actively developed?
Yes. PrestaShop 8 was released in 2022 with ongoing updates. The core is maintained by PrestaShop SA with an active open-source community. PrestaShop 9 is in active development. The platform is well-maintained and a safe choice for mid-market merchants, particularly in Europe.
How does PrestaShop compare to WooCommerce?
PrestaShop is a dedicated e-commerce platform — its catalogue, order management, and multi-store features are more native and powerful than WooCommerce out of the box. WooCommerce has a larger global community and better content marketing integration via WordPress. PrestaShop is often preferred for larger product catalogues and European compliance requirements.
What is the PrestaShop upgrade path from 1.7 to 8?
PrestaShop provides an official 1-Click Upgrade module. We augment it with a full module compatibility audit (many 1.7 modules need updates for PS8), a staging environment upgrade dry run, theme compatibility checks, and data validation post-upgrade. The process typically takes 1–3 days depending on custom module count.
How do you handle PrestaShop performance for large catalogues?
For large catalogues we enable Memcached or Redis object caching, configure smarty template caching, set up Varnish or Cloudflare page caching, optimise MySQL queries with EXPLAIN, and implement lazy loading for product images. Hosting on a dedicated server or a VPS with SSD storage is essential above 50,000 products.
Can PrestaShop handle multi-store?
Yes. PrestaShop multi-store allows managing multiple storefronts from one back-office — shared or separate product catalogues, different themes per store, and independent order management. It is ideal for multi-brand, multi-region, or B2B/B2C split operations.
Do you build custom PrestaShop modules?
Yes — custom module development is one of our core PrestaShop services. We build modules for custom pricing rules, order workflows, third-party API integrations, admin reporting panels, and any functionality not covered by available marketplace modules. Modules are built to PrestaShop standards for upgrade compatibility.
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