Medusa vs Spurtcommerce
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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Medusa
Composable commerce engine for developers
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Spurtcommerce
API-first e-commerce platform with admin dashboard
| Feature | Medusa | Spurtcommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 35,640 | ★ 279 |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Shopify |
Why pick each one
Choose Spurtcommerce if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Medusa or Spurtcommerce better?
Medusa is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Spurtcommerce if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Medusa and Spurtcommerce free and open-source?
Yes. Medusa is licensed under MIT and Spurtcommerce under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Medusa and Spurtcommerce with Docker?
Medusa: yes. Spurtcommerce: yes.