PrestaShop Hosting: A UK Guide

PrestaShop is a substantial open-source eCommerce platform used by stores of varying sizes across Europe, with a large module marketplace and multi-store management built in, more feature-rich out of the box than lighter platforms like CubeCart or AbanteCart.

What PrestaShop offers

• Extensive module marketplace: A large library of paid and free modules covering most eCommerce needs.
• Multi-store management: Run several storefronts from one admin panel.
• Built-in marketing tools: Promotions, vouchers, and catalogue management included.

What PrestaShop needs from hosting

PrestaShop runs on PHP with a MySQL or MariaDB database, and is more resource-intensive than lighter eCommerce platforms given its broader feature set. Adequate PHP memory, a current PHP version, and good database performance matter more here, particularly as your catalogue grows. See our broader guide to web hosting for eCommerce stores for guidance that applies regardless of platform.

FAQs about hosting PrestaShop

Is PrestaShop more demanding to host than WooCommerce?

They have broadly similar resource demands as full-featured eCommerce platforms, both benefit from adequate PHP memory and good database performance as catalogue size grows. The choice between them is largely about platform preference and module ecosystem rather than a major hosting difference.

Getting started

Switchweb provides UK-based hosting with current PHP versions, adequate memory allocation, free SSL, and daily backups, suited to running a PrestaShop store. View our web hosting plans to get started.