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Medusa Next.js Starter vs Vendure Remix Storefront

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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ME Medusa Next.js Starter Production-ready storefront template for Medusa VS VE Vendure Remix Storefront Example storefront for Vendure built with Remix
FeatureMedusa Next.js StarterVendure Remix Storefront
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 2,796★ 226
First released20222022
ReplacesShopify themes, Saleor StorefrontShopify Hydrogen, Saleor Storefront

Why pick each one

Choose Medusa Next.js Starter if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Medusa Next.js Starter details

Choose Vendure Remix Storefront if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Vendure Remix Storefront details

Frequently asked questions

Is Medusa Next.js Starter or Vendure Remix Storefront better?

Neither is universally better. Medusa Next.js Starter has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Medusa Next.js Starter and Vendure Remix Storefront free and open-source?

Yes. Medusa Next.js Starter is licensed under MIT and Vendure Remix Storefront under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Medusa Next.js Starter and Vendure Remix Storefront with Docker?

Medusa Next.js Starter: yes. Vendure Remix Storefront: yes.

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