Drupal Commerce vs Medusa
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Drupal Commerce
E-commerce framework for the Drupal CMS
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Medusa
Composable commerce engine for developers
| Feature | Drupal Commerce | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 353 | ★ 35,640 |
| First released | 2011 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Choose Drupal Commerce if…
- Great for content-heavy stores
- Powerful field system
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal Commerce or Medusa better?
Medusa is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Drupal Commerce if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Drupal Commerce and Medusa free and open-source?
Yes. Drupal Commerce is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Medusa under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Drupal Commerce and Medusa with Docker?
Drupal Commerce: yes. Medusa: yes.