A detailed comparison of Medusa and Saleor to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
| Plan | Medusa | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Fully open source | ✓ Open source (self-hosted) |
| Lowest Paid | Free (self-hosted) | $300/mo (cloud) |
| Enterprise | Medusa Cloud (coming) | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Medusa | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Headless Architecture | ✓ | — |
| Multi-Region | ✓ | — |
| Custom Workflows | ✓ | — |
| Plugin System | ✓ | — |
| Admin Dashboard | ✓ | — |
| API-First | ✓ | — |
| GraphQL API | — | ✓ |
| Multi-Channel | — | ✓ |
| Dashboard | — | ✓ |
| Webhooks | — | ✓ |
| Permissions | — | ✓ |
| i18n | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.4 | ⭐ 4.2 |
Choose Medusa if: You need developers building custom e-commerce experiences. Medusa excels with its open source and developer-friendly.
Choose Saleor if: You need python/graphql developers building headless e-commerce. Saleor stands out with its graphql-first and open source.
Best free option: Both Medusa and Saleor offer free tiers. Medusa offers "Fully open source" while Saleor offers "Open source (self-hosted)".
It depends on your needs. Medusa is better for developers building custom e-commerce experiences, while Saleor is better for python/graphql developers building headless e-commerce. Both are excellent tools rated 4.4 and 4.2 respectively.
Medusa starts at Free (self-hosted) while Saleor starts at $300/mo (cloud). Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Saleor's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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