Try Before You Buy: Free Module Demos

Test before you commit

Buying a PrestaShop module should not be guesswork. A feature list can tell you what a module is supposed to do, but it cannot show whether the admin screen makes sense to you, whether the front-office output fits your theme, or whether the workflow matches the way your team actually runs the shop.

You can test any of our modules for free before purchasing. No credit card is required, and the published demo terms explain how each demo path works. Use the demo to check the module like a store owner, not like a reader of marketing copy: open the settings, change a value, look at the result, and decide whether it solves the job you came for.

Trying a module first is the simplest way to cut buyer risk. Instead of trusting a description, you see the module run, confirm it does the one thing you need, and notice anything that would have surprised you after purchase. We have built every demo path with that in mind: the goal is for you to reach a confident yes or no, not to nudge you into a sale.

Two ways to evaluate: hosted demo vs trial download

There are two ways to try a module before you pay, and they answer different questions. A live demo shop is the fastest way to see a module working at all. It runs on a fresh PrestaShop we host, so you click in and start testing within moments. A 30-day trial download is for the harder questions: how the module behaves with your theme, your products, and your real workflow, installed in a store you control.

A hosted demo is a quick first check to confirm the module is roughly right; a trial download in your own staging copy confirms it against your setup. You can use either, or both. Both are free, and both are covered by published terms so you always know the rules in advance.

Live demo shops

Each module product page includes a demo path, and the Demo Portal gives you one place to manage active demos. Want to see a module working before you download anything? You can use an on-demand PrestaShop demo shop with your chosen module pre-installed and full admin access.

• Fresh PrestaShop demo environment
• Module pre-installed
• Full admin access
• No credit card required

That matters because many module problems only appear after you click through the real back office. A screenshot can hide a confusing option; a working demo makes that easier to catch. Start with the module catalogue, choose the module you are considering, and open the demo before you buy.

Because the demo runs on a fresh environment we provision, you also get to test the part most product pages skip: the install and first-run experience. The module is already in place, so you land directly on a working back office and can judge whether the settings are laid out the way you would expect. Nothing you do in a hosted demo touches your live store, so you are free to experiment.

How hosted demos are reset

Hosted demo shops are on-demand and disposable by design. Each one is its own fresh PrestaShop environment, so when you change settings or create test data you are working in a sandbox, not in anyone else's session and not in your real shop. The exact lifespan and reset rules are published in the on-demand demo terms, and you can keep track of what you have running, active demos, links, and expiry, from the Demo Portal. The practical takeaway: explore freely, click everything, and do not worry about leaving a mess behind.

What to test in a demo

Use the demo like a short acceptance test. First, check the configuration screen. Can you find the option you expected? Does the wording match the task, or would your team need a developer to translate every setting? Then move to the front office and confirm that the module output is visible where you expect it.

If the module affects checkout, search, SEO, forms, or customer accounts, test the path end to end. If it changes theme-facing output, resize the browser and check desktop and mobile views. If the module creates data, look at the list screens, filters, edit forms, and deletion flow. The point is not to break the demo; it is to learn whether the module behaves clearly enough for your shop.

Back office: does the admin make sense?

The back office is where you and your team will actually spend time, so test it like a daily user rather than a one-time installer. Open the module's settings and try to complete the task you bought it for without reaching for documentation. Save a change and confirm it sticks. If the module adds list screens, sort and filter a column, edit a record, and delete one. That round trip tells you whether everyday admin work will feel quick or fiddly. Settings written in plain language, sensible defaults, and clear save feedback are good signs; a screen that needs a developer to interpret every field is a warning worth catching before you pay.

Front office: does it fit your storefront?

Whatever the module shows to shoppers, check it where it appears and on the page type it targets, a product page, the cart, search results, a category, or a customer account. Resize the browser to confirm desktop and mobile both look right, since theme differences usually surface at narrow widths. If the module touches a multi-step path such as checkout or registration, follow it from start to finish at least once. You are not just confirming the feature exists; you are confirming it lands cleanly in your storefront context.

For a more structured checklist, read how to test PrestaShop modules. If you prefer to test outside production, the staging-site guide explains why a copy of your store is often the better place for final checks.

30-day trial downloads

Some checks need your own theme, your own products, your own carriers, or your own customer groups. Trial downloads are designed for that stage: download a fully working copy of any module and install it in your own PrestaShop store. Test it with your real data, your theme, your workflow.

• Full-featured module -- no limitations
• 30 days to test in your environment
• Enter your shop domain and email
• Support and lifetime licence are part of the paid purchase

Downloadable demos are covered by the downloadable demo terms. If your shop has an edge case the demo does not cover, you can also contact us before purchase.

A trial download is the closest thing to owning the module without paying yet: it is the full module, not a stripped-down preview, so anything you confirm during the trial is exactly what you keep when you buy. Because it runs in your environment, it is the right tool for the questions a hosted demo cannot answer, how the module reacts to your specific theme, your existing modules, your carriers, and your customer groups. Spend the 30 days proving the module against the scenarios that matter to your shop, and you remove most of the uncertainty before any money changes hands.

Support while you evaluate

You are not on your own during evaluation. If your shop has an edge case the demo does not cover, you can contact us before you buy and describe your setup. That is often quicker than guessing whether a corner case will work. The hosted demo and the trial download are also there precisely so you can ask a concrete question and then go check the answer yourself rather than take our word for it.

One thing to be clear about, because it is part of the published terms: the full support relationship and the lifetime licence are part of the paid purchase. Evaluation help is about confirming fit before you decide; ongoing support and updates begin once you own the module. Knowing where that line sits keeps expectations honest on both sides.

From demo to paid licence

1. Pick a module from the catalogue and open its demo.
2. Test it free in the live demo shop or with a trial download.
3. Buy when ready. Purchase only when you're sure, with support and licence handled under the paid product terms.

Already have a demo running? Manage your active demos, download links, and trial expiry dates in the Demo Portal. The on-demand demo rules are published in the on-demand demo terms, and the separate downloadable demo terms cover trial downloads.

The demo answers "does this module do what I need?" The trial answers "does it do that in my shop?" Together they let you decide with evidence instead of hope.

When a demo is not enough

A demo shows module behaviour. It does not prove that every custom theme, third-party checkout edit, or unusual shop setup will behave exactly the same. That is why it is worth testing in a staging copy before production, especially when the module touches checkout, customer data, URLs, or order flow.

This is exactly where the trial download earns its place: a hosted demo confirms the module works, and a trial in a staging copy of your own store confirms it works alongside everything else you run. If you cannot put it in front of real conditions, treat the demo as a strong first filter rather than a final verdict, and lean on the staging-site guide above for the cautious path.

If you want us to handle setup and checking for you, see professional services. If you are still deciding whether the module fits your case, read the refund policy too: it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, but we may first attempt to fix or update the module, and eligibility and exclusions apply. Treat the demo as the first filter.

FAQ

Is the demo fully functional?

The demo shop gives you full admin access in a fresh PrestaShop demo environment with the chosen module pre-installed. Trial downloads are full-featured modules with no limitations.

How long does a trial last?

Trial downloads give you 30 days to test in your environment. Live demo shops are managed through the Demo Portal, with terms published in the on-demand demo policy.

Can I test on my own shop?

Trial downloads are for testing with your real data, theme, and workflow for 30 days. You can also use a live demo shop or contact us about your specific case before purchase.

What happens after I buy?

After you buy, support and your lifetime licence are handled under the paid product terms.