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Dev tools · November 30, 2021

Medusa - The open-source Shopify alternative

The world's most flexible commerce platform for agents and developers - medusajs/medusa

Medusa - The open-source Shopify alternative launched on November 30, 2021 with 33 votes, #1,076 of 2,926 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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Medusa is an open-source platform designed as an alternative to Shopify for building e-commerce applications. Launched in 2021, it provides developers with customizable tools to create and manage online stores. The platform is available on GitHub, making its code accessible for modification and contribution. Medusa targets developers and businesses seeking flexibility in their e-commerce infrastructure without relying on proprietary solutions.

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