Medusa

Open-source headless commerce engine

Headless EcommerceOpen source / self-hosted (free); optional managed cloud offering with usage-based pricing
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Quick Facts

Category
Headless Ecommerce
Pricing
Open source / self-hosted (free); optional managed cloud offering with usage-based pricing
Integrations
6+ apps
Best For
Developers building fully custom, self-hosted commerce backends

About Medusa

Medusa is an open-source, headless commerce platform built with Node.js. It provides a modular backend for building custom ecommerce experiences, with full control over data, logic, and integrations.

AI & Automation Readiness

How well does Medusa work with AI agents and automation?

Automation Score2/5
✓API Available
✓Webhooks/Automation
✓Rich Integration Ecosystem
○AI-Native Features

Key Features

✓Open-source Node.js backend
✓Modular & extensible architecture
✓Headless API-first commerce
✓Customizable plugins & modules
✓Admin dashboard

Integrations

Medusa connects with 6+ apps and services.

StripePayPalNext.jsAlgoliaSendGridContentful

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