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Head-to-head · Headless Ecommerce Platforms

Medusa vs Saleor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Medusa #1 in Headless Ecommerce Platforms 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Medusa
Saleor #2 in Headless Ecommerce Platforms 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Saleor

Medusa leads on 0 checks, Saleor on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMedusa · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Medusa scores higher on our rubric for headless ecommerce platforms: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Medusa is the better fit for developers wanting affordable composable commerce. Saleor is the better fit for open-source omnichannel commerce teams.

  • Medusa fits best

    Developers wanting affordable composable commerce

  • Saleor fits best

    Open-source omnichannel commerce teams

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Side by side

Feature Medusa 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Saleor 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #1 in Headless Ecommerce Platforms #2 in Headless Ecommerce Platforms
Best for Developers wanting affordable composable commerce Open-source omnichannel commerce teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 15 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Medusa 0/5 · Saleor 0/5
Multi-store support Not checked yet Not checked yet
B2B commerce Not checked yet Not checked yet
Subscription products Not checked yet Not checked yet
Marketplace support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
API protocols Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Open-source core supports self-hosting and custom commerce workflows
  • Multi-region, multi-channel, inventory, and warehouse capabilities
  • Free core with Medusa Cloud plans starting at $29/month
  • Headless GraphQL API with extensible apps and dashboard extensions
  • Multi-channel catalogs, warehouses, fulfillment, and split payments
  • Self-hosted option plus broad integrations across commerce and content
Cons
  • Digital products require implementation recipes rather than a clearly turnkey feature
  • Abandoned-cart recovery is documented as an implementation recipe
  • Advanced cloud support and enterprise controls require higher tiers
  • Free Sandboxes are for prototyping and development, not production
  • Production Cloud plans start at $1,599 per month
  • Open-source headless architecture demands significant technical ownership
Our verdict

Medusa is an open-source, API-first commerce platform for developers building customized B2B, DTC, marketplace, distributor, POS, and service-commerce applications. Its modular commerce coverage includes products, carts, orders, customers,…

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Saleor is an open-source, headless ecommerce platform for commerce teams and developers building customized, multi-channel storefronts. Its GraphQL API, administration dashboard, catalog tools, inventory management, checkout workflows,…

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  1. MedusaHeadless Ecommerce Platforms 9.3Free plan
  2. SaleorHeadless Ecommerce Platforms 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Medusa — where it wins

    • Open-source core supports self-hosting and custom commerce workflows
    • Multi-region, multi-channel, inventory, and warehouse capabilities
    • Free core with Medusa Cloud plans starting at $29/month

    Where it doesn't

    • Digital products require implementation recipes rather than a clearly turnkey feature
    • Abandoned-cart recovery is documented as an implementation recipe
    • Advanced cloud support and enterprise controls require higher tiers

  • Saleor — where it wins

    • Headless GraphQL API with extensible apps and dashboard extensions
    • Multi-channel catalogs, warehouses, fulfillment, and split payments
    • Self-hosted option plus broad integrations across commerce and content

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Sandboxes are for prototyping and development, not production
    • Production Cloud plans start at $1,599 per month
    • Open-source headless architecture demands significant technical ownership

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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