Medusa
Composable commerce engine for developers
Medusa is a headless, open-source commerce platform written in JavaScript. It provides modular building blocks for building custom online stores, marketplaces, and B2B commerce experiences with a powerful admin and API.
Key features
- Headless commerce architecture
- Modular plugin system
- Built-in admin dashboard
- Multi-region and multi-currency
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Highly customizable for developers
- Modern TypeScript codebase
Trade-offs
- Requires development effort for storefront
- Less turnkey than hosted platforms
Medusa replaces
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