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Medusa vs OpenCart
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| Fact | Medusa | OpenCart |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 37k | 8.2k |
| Latest | v2.21.2 | 4.1.0.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 131 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Shopify. Alternatives to Shopify →
PartialMedusaHeadless commerce modules in Node.js, with an admin and a Next.js starter storefront.
PartialOpenCartA PHP store with themes, extensions and an admin panel, which you host and keep up to date yourself.
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
OpenCart
- 3.0.5.12026-08-11[3.0.x.x] Fix admin login password encoding
- 4.1.0.42026-08-11[4.x.x.x] Update of composer packages
- 3.0.5.02025-12-12Bugfix: getTotalReturns
- 3.0.4.12025-05-14The is an update for an older version of OpenCart Its recommended to use the latest version of OpenCart 4.
- 4.1.0.32025-03-24More PHPDocs work
Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OpenCart
✓ signed The latest release, 4.1.0.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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