MedusaJs
Headless commerce engine that enables developers to create amazing digital commerce experiences.
- GitHub stars
- 36,718
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v2.21.2
28 September 2026 - Last commit
- 9 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,752 commits
Replaces
Paid products MedusaJs can stand in for.
How to self-host MedusaJs
MedusaJs runs on Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is MedusaJs free?
Yes. MedusaJs is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host MedusaJs?
Yes. MedusaJs runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does MedusaJs replace?
People use MedusaJs instead of BigCommerce or Shopify.
Is MedusaJs still maintained?
The last change to MedusaJs's code was on 9 October 2026, with 1752 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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