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Medusa vs Shopper
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| Fact | Medusa | Shopper |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 37k | 1.3k |
| Latest | v2.21.2 | v2.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author 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.
PartialShopperA Laravel admin for catalogue, customers and orders; the storefront is yours to build.
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
Shopper
- v3.0.0-rc.32026-10-05> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v3.0.0-rc.22026-09-25> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v2.12.02026-09-25feat(admin): listing metadata and stack in the starter kit manifest (#672)
- v3.0.0-rc.12026-09-17> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v3.0.0-beta.62026-08-19> [!CAUTION]pre-release
Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Shopper
✓ signed The latest release, v2.12.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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