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Medusa vs PrestaShop
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| Fact | Medusa | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 37k | 9.2k |
| Latest | v2.21.2 | 9.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 26+ 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.
Full replacementPrestaShopA complete self-hosted store with modules and themes.
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
PrestaShop
- 9.2.02026-09-30PrestaShop 9.2.0
- 9.2.0-rc.12026-09-21PrestaShop 9.2.0-rc.1pre-release
- 9.1.52026-08-18PrestaShop 9.1.5
- 8.2.82026-08-18PrestaShop 8.2.8
- 9.2.0-beta.12026-07-22PrestaShop 9.2.0-beta.1pre-release
Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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PrestaShop
✓ signed The latest release, 9.2.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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