GitHub Repo · E-commerce

Medusa

An open-source commerce platform for custom online stores.

What Medusa does

Medusa provides the backend for an online store, including products, carts, orders, payments and an admin dashboard, built in TypeScript for developers to customize. It includes tooling for building with AI coding agents.

Best for

Custom stores that outgrow templates
B2B or multi-region selling
Owning your commerce stack

How small businesses use Medusa

Build a store with custom pricing rules
Sell in several currencies and regions
Connect orders to your own systems

Quick facts
Type	GitHub Repo
Category	E-commerce
Pricing	Free and open source; hosted cloud plans
Repository	github.com/medusajs/medusa
License	See repository
Setup level	Advanced
Main tradeoff	It is built for developers to customize, so it needs a developer.
GitHub stars	36.8k (as of 2026-10-21)
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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Medusa: common questions

Who should use Medusa?

Medusa suits custom stores that outgrow templates, b2B or multi-region selling and owning your commerce stack.

When should you choose something else instead of Medusa?

Medusa is built for developers to customize, so it needs a developer. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as Shopify Magic, Gorgias and Photoroom.

Is Medusa free?

Medusa pricing: Free and open source; hosted cloud plans. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host Medusa?

Yes. Medusa is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is advanced. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.