# PrestaShop vs Wakapi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PrestaShop | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 27 in E-commerce | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 9 239 ✓ | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +31 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 9.2.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

PrestaShop scores 75/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; PrestaShop needs more configuration.

## Details

- [PrestaShop](https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/prestashop.md)
- [Wakapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/prestashop-vs-wakapi