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Loox vs PrestaShop

Loox logo

Loox

E-Commerce

Photo reviews and referrals for Shopify stores

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-
PrestaShop logo

PrestaShop

E-Commerce

Open-source ecommerce platform for online merchants

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only PrestaShop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loox beginner plan limited to 500 total orders; PrestaShop no specific pricing tiers or costs disclosed on homepage
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loox and PrestaShop actually diverge.

Attributes where Loox and PrestaShop differ
AttributeLooxPrestaShop
Starting price$14.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Loox

Nothing recorded that PrestaShop does not also cover.

Only in PrestaShop

  • Product catalog management
  • Order management
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Shipping module
  • Customer management
  • SEO tools
  • Analytics
  • Mobile-responsive design

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Loox

  • Collecting visual reviews and customer photosnot PrestaShop
  • Displaying reviews across product pages and checkoutnot PrestaShop
  • Syncing reviews across multiple sales channelsnot PrestaShop
  • Running referral and discount programs from reviewsnot PrestaShop

PrestaShop

  • Fully customizable ecommerce platform for startups to enterprisesnot Loox
  • Stores handling millions in annual revenuenot Loox
  • Access to thousands of modules and themesnot Loox
  • Payment solutions integration with Stripe, Alma, Klarnanot Loox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Loox

  • Beginner plan limited to 500 total orders
  • Convert plan costs $35 more monthly than Beginner but enables unlimited orders
  • Pricing specific to Shopify stores, not available for other platforms

PrestaShop

  • No specific pricing tiers or costs disclosed on homepage
  • Requires navigation to dedicated pricing pages for cost details

Pricing, plan by plan

Loox

$14.99/month
  • Beginner$14.99/month
    • Up to 500 total orders
    • Review request emails
    • Discount for photo reviews
  • Convert$49.99/month
    • Unlimited orders
    • Smart visual sorting
    • Review highlights
  • Unlimited$299.99/month
    • Unlimited review requests
    • Unlimited referrals
    • Priority support

PrestaShop

Free
  • Classic$undefined/mo
    • Download source code and install from scratch
    • Self-hosted ecommerce platform
  • Hosted$undefined/mo
    • CivicPlus handles technical aspects
    • Ready-to-use store

Which should you pick?

Choose Loox if

Nothing in the data separates Loox from PrestaShop on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose PrestaShop if

  • You need product catalog management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want order management.

Questions people ask

Is Loox or PrestaShop better?
Neither clearly leads. Loox starts at $14.99/month and PrestaShop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loox or PrestaShop?
PrestaShop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Loox and Free for PrestaShop.
Does Loox or PrestaShop run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use PrestaShop for free?
Yes. PrestaShop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loox starts at $14.99/month.
What is Loox best used for?
Loox is most often used for collecting visual reviews and customer photos, displaying reviews across product pages and checkout, syncing reviews across multiple sales channels, running referral and discount programs from reviews. Of those, collecting visual reviews and customer photos and displaying reviews across product pages and checkout are not what PrestaShop is typically brought in for.
What can Loox do that PrestaShop cannot?
PrestaShop covers Product catalog management, Order management, Payment gateway integration, Shipping module.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loox: How much does Loox cost?

Loox pricing starts at $14.99 per month for the Beginner plan, $49.99 per month for Convert, and $299.99 per month for Unlimited. Billing occurs through Shopify with no annual commitment required.

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PrestaShop: How much does PrestaShop cost?

PrestaShop offers two models: Classic (free download with self-installation) and Hosted (vendor-managed). Specific pricing figures are not displayed on the homepage. Visit the pricing pages or contact PrestaShop directly for cost details.

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Loox: What is the main difference between Loox's Beginner and Convert plans?

Beginner plan is limited to 500 total orders and includes basic review features. Convert allows unlimited orders and adds smart visual sorting, video reviews, Google Shopping integration, AI review stories, auto-translated reviews, and AI review replies.

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PrestaShop: Does PrestaShop have a free version?

Yes, the Classic plan is free and allows you to download the source code and install your store from scratch.

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Loox: Is there a free version of Loox?

Loox offers a free trial to start, but paid plans begin at $14.99 per month. No permanent free version is available.

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PrestaShop: What payment methods does PrestaShop support?

PrestaShop integrates with payment solutions including Stripe, Alma, and Klarna.

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