Medusa
Open SourceSelf-hostableThe composable commerce engine.
4.629K starsAlternative to Shopify
Overview
Medusa is a modular, open-source commerce platform for developers. Build custom storefronts and B2B/B2C flows on a flexible headless backend — a powerful, ownable alternative to Shopify.
Why pick Medusa over Shopify
- Own your data instead of trusting Shopify's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Medusa is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Modular commerce architecture
- Headless APIs for any storefront
- B2B, multi-region, and multi-warehouse
- Admin dashboard and plugins
- Self-host with full customization
Pros & cons
Screenshots
Installation
Create a project
npx create-medusa-app@latestFrequently asked questions
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