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Medusa vs Vendure
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| Fact | Medusa | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 37k | 8.5k |
| Latest | v2.21.2 | v3.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 25 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 75+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 41 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.
PartialVendureA headless commerce server in TypeScript with a GraphQL API and an admin UI; 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
Vendure
- v3.7.42026-10-05Vendure v3.7.4 is a patch release containing fixes for two reported vulnerabilities (one high, one low), clearer report…
- v3.7.32026-09-02Vendure v3.7.3 is a patch release containing fixes for eleven reported vulnerabilities (four critical, two high, five m…
- v3.7.22026-08-03Vendure v3.7.2 is a patch release containing fixes for four reported vulnerabilities (one critical, one high, two mediu…
- v3.7.12026-07-14A maintenance patch on top of 3.7.0. It fixes a batch of core, dashboard, and @vendure/create issues, moves a stray typ…
- v3.7.02026-07-01Vendure Core v3.7 focuses on developer experience, dashboard extensibility, and security hardening. It adds first-class…
Medusa
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vendure
unsigned The latest release, v3.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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