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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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MedusaOpen Source

Open source headless commerce engine — Shopify alternative

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ShopifySaaS

E-commerce platform to build and manage online stores, payments, and shipping

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Overview

MedusaShopify
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryE-CommerceE-Commerce
PricingFree (self-hosted)$39/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseMITProprietary

GitHub Metrics

MedusaShopify
Stars32.7k--
Forks4.3k--
Contributors440--
Open Issues174--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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