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Hosting PrestaShop hosting — BB STUDIO for PrestaShop

PrestaShop store hosting from ₴250/mo: PHP from 5.6 to 8.5 (for PrestaShop 1.6, 1.7, 8 and 9), the PHP extensions it needs, MySQL 8, OPcache, NVMe SSD, free SSL for online payments and daily backups of your order database.

We will move your PrestaShop store from another host for free without losing a single order: files, database, product images, modules, email and SSL. Your first 2 weeks on the new hosting are on us.

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PrestaShop hosting — BB STUDIO

What makes PrestaShop hosting different

PrestaShop is a full e-commerce platform built on Symfony: a catalogue with product combinations, multiple languages and currencies, dozens of modules. It needs resources: for PrestaShop 9 the recommended memory_limit is 512 MB or more, with allow_url_fopen enabled and a set of PHP extensions. On cheap hosting, a store like this is sluggish in the admin panel and at checkout.

With us, the PHP version is chosen for each site separately: PrestaShop 9.1 runs on PHP 8.1–8.5, 9.0 on 8.1–8.4, PrestaShop 8 on 7.2–8.1 and 1.7.8 on 7.1–7.4. So both a new store and an old one on 1.7 get the PHP version they need — with no forced upgrade.

A store also needs reliability: daily backups of the order database, SSL for card payments and uptime monitoring. If the site goes down after a module update, we restore it from yesterday’s backup.

PrestaShop hosting plans

Business is enough for a small PrestaShop store with a few hundred products. For thousands of products and combinations, imports from 1C or BAS, or Google Merchant feeds, choose Pro. Pay for 1, 6 or 12 months.

Start

For a landing page, business card site or blog
150 /mo
billed monthly, no long commitment
  • Up to 3 websites
  • 10 GB NVMe SSD
  • 10 mailboxes
  • Daily backups, kept for 7 days
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Recommended

Business

For a company site, WordPress or a small store
250 /mo
billed monthly, no long commitment
  • Unlimited websites
  • 25 GB NVMe SSD
  • Unlimited mailboxes
  • Daily backups, kept for 14 days
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Pro

For online stores and high-traffic sites
400 /mo
billed monthly, no long commitment
  • Unlimited websites
  • 50 GB NVMe SSD
  • Unlimited mailboxes
  • Daily backups, kept for 30 days
  • Priority support
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Included in every plan
  • Free SSL (https)
  • 99.9% uptime
  • Our own control panel
  • SSH, Composer and cron
  • Choice of PHP version
  • Daily backups
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Free site migration
  • Turnkey domain setup
  • Support from real people

Hosting cost by billing period

Period StartBusinessPro
1 month ₴150 ₴250 ₴400
6 months −5% ₴855≈₴143 / mo ₴1,425≈₴238 / mo ₴2,280₴380 / mo
12 months −10% ₴1,620₴135 / mo ₴2,700₴225 / mo ₴4,320₴360 / mo

You pay for the chosen period against an invoice from a Ukrainian sole proprietor (FOP, 3rd group), with no VAT. The price stays the same until the paid period ends. The domain is paid separately at the registrar’s rate, and we help you register and set it up free of charge.

What is already set up for PrestaShop

The server meets PrestaShop’s system requirements, so installs and moves go through without compatibility check errors.

01

PHP from 5.6 to 8.5

PrestaShop 9.1 on PHP 8.5, 9.0 on 8.4, PrestaShop 8 on 8.1, the old 1.7 on 7.4. You change the version per site in our own control panel.

02

PHP extensions and limits

cURL, GD, Intl, Zip, mbstring, OpenSSL, PDO MySQL, allow_url_fopen and a memory_limit sized for your catalogue — everything the PrestaShop installer checks.

03

Apache or Nginx + PHP-FPM

Apache reads the .htaccess that PrestaShop generates for friendly URLs. For Nginx + PHP-FPM we set up the routing rules ourselves.

04

OPcache, cache and PageSpeed

OPcache for PHP, Smarty template caching, and combining and compressing CSS and JS in the performance settings. Plus the server-level PageSpeed module — if it does not clash with your theme.

05

Cron for modules

A system cron for Google Merchant feeds, exchange rate updates, syncing with 1C or BAS, and abandoned-cart emails.

06

SSL and order backups

Free SSL for payments via LiqPay, WayForPay or monobank, and daily copies of the order database — kept for up to 30 days on Pro.

Which PHP version does PrestaShop need?

A guide based on PrestaShop’s official system requirements. All of these PHP versions are available on our hosting.

PHP versionsStatusRecommended on our hosting
PrestaShop 9.1PHP 8.1–8.5Current version since March 2026PHP 8.4–8.5, memory_limit 512 MB
PrestaShop 9.0PHP 8.1–8.4Previous release of the 9 branchPHP 8.4 and an update to 9.1
PrestaShop 8.xPHP 7.2–8.1Previous branchPHP 8.1 and a plan to move to 9
PrestaShop 1.7.8PHP 7.1–7.4Unsupported since PrestaShop 9 came outPHP 7.4 and an upgrade plan
PrestaShop 1.6PHP 5.6–7.1Unsupported for yearsPHP 5.6–7.1; migration is a priority

Why PrestaShop stores move to us

  • Migration is free: files, database, product images, modules, email and SSL — with no downtime and no lost orders.
  • Right before switching the domain, we sync the database once more so new orders are not left behind on the old server.
  • We build online stores ourselves, so behind every issue we see sales that need to keep coming in, not a “ticket”.
  • If a module update breaks your site, we restore it from a backup and explain what exactly went wrong.
  • The price is fixed for the whole paid period, with an invoice and certificate from a registered sole proprietor for your accounts.

How we move your PrestaShop store

Usually 1–2 days. Your store keeps running on the old host until we have checked everything on the new one.

  1. Audit

    We check the PrestaShop and PHP versions, modules, theme, and the size of the catalogue and images — and suggest a plan.

  2. Copying the store

    We move the files and database, update the credentials in app/config/parameters.php, clear the cache and check the admin panel.

  3. Testing and switch-over

    We test the catalogue, cart and payments before changing DNS and carry over SSL and email. Right before the switch, we sync the orders once more.

  4. Final check

    We check checkout, customer emails, delivery modules and feeds. After that you can cancel the old hosting.

PrestaShop hosting specifications

What a PrestaShop store gets on our hosting.

PHP versions5.6, 7.0–7.4, 8.0–8.5 — per site, in our own control panel
PHP modeApache module (with .htaccess support) or FastCGI: Nginx + PHP-FPM
Web serverNginx and Apache; PageSpeed module if needed
DatabaseMySQL 8 (current PrestaShop versions need at least 5.7); we test older stores on a copy first
PHP extensionscURL, DOM, Fileinfo, GD, Iconv, Intl, mbstring, OpenSSL, PDO MySQL, SimpleXML, Zip — enabled to match your version
PHP settingsmemory_limit sized for your catalogue, allow_url_fopen, execution time and upload limits for product imports
StorageNVMe SSD: 10, 25 or 50 GB depending on the plan
HTTPSFree SSL with automatic renewal
BackupsDaily; kept for 7, 14 or 30 days depending on the plan
AccessOur own control panel, SFTP, SSH, phpMyAdmin, Composer, cron
Uptime99.9%, 24/7 uptime monitoring

What most often breaks when moving a PrestaShop store

We check for these mistakes as part of the free migration.

  1. The old store address is left in the settings and the shop_url table, so the site redirects to the old domain or does not open at all.
  2. The cache in var/cache was not cleared, so the store shows a 500 error and a broken layout after the move.
  3. The .htaccess rules were not carried over to Nginx, so product and category pages return 404.
  4. The wrong PHP version: PrestaShop 1.7 does not run on PHP 8, and old modules do not run on newer versions.
  5. The memory_limit is set too low, so the admin panel and product imports break off with an error.
  6. Lost orders: the database was copied in advance and not synced again before the DNS switch.
  7. Cron jobs are not set up, so feeds, exchange rates and stock levels stop updating.

What we move and set up for free

Moving a PrestaShop store to us costs nothing. Here is what the work includes.

Files, database and images

A full copy of the store: core, theme, modules, the MySQL database and all product images.

parameters.php and the domain

New database credentials, the store address in the settings and the shop_url table, and a cache clear.

PHP for your version

PHP version, memory_limit, allow_url_fopen and extensions — to match the requirements of your PrestaShop version.

Friendly URLs

Apache with .htaccess works as before; for Nginx we move the routing rules into its configuration.

Email, SSL and payments

Mailboxes, MX, SPF, DKIM, an SSL certificate and a check of the payment modules after the move.

Cron and orders

Cron for feeds and modules, plus a final database sync before the switch — not a single order goes missing.

We move your store to our hosting for free without changing the PrestaShop version. Upgrading from 1.7 to 8 or 9, replacing modules and custom changes are handled separately, under website support.

PrestaShop hosting
PHP up to 8.5, NVMe SSD, daily order backups
from ₴250/mo
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PrestaShop hosting FAQ

For a PrestaShop store we recommend Business — ₴250/mo, unlimited sites and 25 GB NVMe. For a large catalogue with thousands of products and combinations, choose Pro at ₴400/mo: 50 GB, backups kept for 30 days and priority support. You get 5% off for six months and 10% off for a year.

PrestaShop 9.1 runs on PHP 8.1–8.5 (8.5 recommended), 9.0 on 8.1–8.4, PrestaShop 8 on 7.2–8.1 (8.1 recommended) and 1.7.8 on 7.1–7.4. Before changing the version, we test the theme and modules on a copy of the store.

Yes, on PHP 7.4 — we have that version. But the 1.7 branch is no longer supported, and new modules and payment integrations are now released for PrestaShop 8 and 9. We recommend planning an upgrade, and we can help as part of website support.

Yes. We move the files, database, images, modules, email and SSL, and right before switching the domain we sync the database once more so new orders are not left behind on the old server. Your first 2 weeks of hosting are on us.

Apache is simpler: PrestaShop generates its own .htaccess for friendly URLs, and everything works straight away. Nginx + PHP-FPM uses resources more economically and handles more visitors, but the routing rules have to be written into its configuration — we do that for you. You switch the mode in the site settings.

Yes. We set memory_limit, execution time and upload limits to suit your catalogue, and run imports and syncs on a system cron. For large catalogues we recommend Pro.

We back up the files and database every day, so the store can be returned to its state before the problem. If we find malicious code, we help clean the site and close the vulnerability as part of malware removal.

Choose a period — 1, 6 or 12 months — and pay against an invoice from a Ukrainian sole proprietor (FOP, 3rd group) with no VAT. The price stays the same until the paid period ends.

Useful reading on PrestaShop and online stores

Check your current hosting

Free tools: speed, server response time, SSL and a malware scan.

Hosting for other platforms

Official, with no surprises

You pay only for the period you choose, the price does not change until it ends, and we handle the move from your current host ourselves.

Pay per period

Choose 1, 6 or 12 months and pay against an invoice. The longer the period, the lower the price: 5% off for six months, 10% off for a year.

Official: registered sole proprietor

Invoice and certificate for your accounts. We are a Ukrainian sole proprietor (FOP, 3rd group) and not VAT-registered, so the price is final — no VAT on top.

The price is locked

The price is fixed for the whole paid period. If a plan ever changes, we tell you in advance — not on the invoice.

Migration — ₴0

We move your site, database and mail with no downtime, and your first 2 weeks on the new hosting are free.

Related services

We build modern websites that combine thoughtful design, high speed and convenient functionality. From corporate sites to complex web projects — solutions that work for your business growth.

We design online stores with a well-thought-out structure, fast performance and convenient checkout. We integrate payment, delivery and everything needed for effective online sales.

Product catalog
Cart
Online payment
Delivery
CRM
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We create landing pages that grab attention and motivate action. A thoughtful structure, strong design and conversion focus help you get more leads.

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Design for new websites and redesigns of old ones, UX audits, mockups in Figma or Photoshop and pixel-perfect coding. We also create logos and brand identity. We make sure the site is clear to people and brings in leads, not just looks good.

We optimize the site for search engines, improve its visibility in Google and attract the target audience. We work on technical optimization, content and organic traffic growth.

We set up and run ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and help businesses show up in ChatGPT and AI search answers. A transparent budget, clear reports and prices published on the site.

We run Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for businesses: a content plan, posts, Reels and Stories in one consistent style. We also set up pages from scratch — profile photo, bio, covers, buttons and a link to your site.

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Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

We ensure the stable operation of the site: updates, backups, bug fixes, security control and technical support. You grow your business — we take care of the site.

We host websites on fast SSD hosting with SSL, daily backups and 24/7 monitoring. Moving from another host? The migration is free — and you get 2 weeks of hosting as a gift.

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