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Open-source commerce platform.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Medusa
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for
Developers, Custom Stores
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark

What is Medusa?

Medusa is a ecommerce platforms tool from Medusa. Medusa is an open-source, headless commerce platform and toolkit for building custom online stores.

Medusa uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, custom-stores and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include open source, developer-first, fully customizable. Worth weighing: requires development.

Medusa pricing

Open source (free)
Free
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Cloud
Custom
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Pros

  • Open source
  • Developer-first
  • Fully customizable

Cons

  • Requires development

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Frequently asked questions

What is Medusa?

Medusa is an open-source, headless commerce platform and toolkit for building custom online stores.

How much does Medusa cost?

Medusa is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Medusa have a free trial?

Medusa offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Medusa support?

Medusa is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.