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Medusa vs Shopware
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| Fact | Medusa | Shopware |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 37k | 3.4k |
| Latest | v2.21.2 | v6.7.15.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 86+ 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 replacementShopwareStorefront, admin, checkout and a rule builder in PHP and Symfony, on your own server.
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
Shopware
- v6.6.10.282026-10-01Release v6.6.10.28
- v6.7.15.02026-10-01Release v6.7.15.0
- v6.6.10.272026-09-24Release v6.6.10.27
- v6.6.10.262026-09-23Release v6.6.10.26
- v6.7.14.22026-09-23Release v6.7.14.2
Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Shopware
✓ signed The latest release, v6.7.15.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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