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Medusa vs OXID eShop

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 Composable commerce engine for developers VS OX OXID eShop Modular PHP e-commerce platform for mid-size retailers
FeatureMedusaOXID eShop
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 35,640★ 237
First released20212003
ReplacesShopify, commercetoolsMagento

Why pick each one

Choose Medusa if…

  • Highly customizable for developers
  • Modern TypeScript codebase
Medusa details

Choose OXID eShop if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
OXID eShop details

Frequently asked questions

Is Medusa or OXID eShop better?

Medusa is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OXID eShop if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Medusa and OXID eShop free and open-source?

Yes. Medusa is licensed under MIT and OXID eShop under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Medusa and OXID eShop with Docker?

Medusa: yes. OXID eShop: yes.

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