# PrestaShop: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> PrestaShop is an e-commerce platform for managing products, orders and a shopping experience.
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# PrestaShop

PrestaShop is an e-commerce platform for managing products, orders and a shopping experience. Its ecosystem includes modules and resources for extending functionality

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The choice for an [e-commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/electronic-commerce.html) project should assess catalogue, integration and operational needs. Hosting and maintenance responsibilities depend on the service model and the services purchased. Comparing it with other platforms requires testing real tasks and ongoing costs, avoiding automatic classification by business size or complexity.

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## Related concepts

- [E-commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/electronic-commerce.html)
- [WooCommerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/woocommerce.html)
- [Magento](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/magento.html)