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Magento Open Source vs Medusa
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| Fact | Magento Open Source | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Licence | OSL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 12k | 37k |
| Latest | 2.4.9 | v2.21.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Shopify. Alternatives to Shopify →
Full replacementMagento Open SourceSelf-hosted store with catalogue, checkout and extensions; Adobe Commerce is the paid edition.
PartialMedusaHeadless commerce modules in Node.js, with an admin and a Next.js starter storefront.
Magento Open Source
- 2.4.92026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.9
- 2.4.8-p52026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.8-p5
- 2.4.7-p102026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.7-p10
- 2.4.6-p152026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.6-p15
- 2.4.9-beta12026-03-10Magento Release 2.4.9-beta1
Medusa
- v2.21.22026-09-28v2.21.2: Performance Improvement for Search Route
- v2.21.12026-09-22v2.21.1: Search Module
- v2.21.02026-09-11v2.21.0: Strict allowed fields in Store API and Exported Admin Components
- v2.20.12026-09-03v2.20.1: Field Filter Stripping Fix
- v2.20.02026-09-02v2.20.0: Security Fixes, Performance Improvements, Calculated Shipping Options in Draft Orders
Magento Open Source
unsigned The latest release, 2.4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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