Saleor vs Medusa
Saleor vs Medusa — which one should you pick?
TL;DR Verdict
Medusa for Node.js/TypeScript teams wanting a simpler plugin ecosystem. Saleor for Python/Django teams needing strong multi-channel and multi-currency support out of the box.
Overview
Saleor is one of the leading SaaS solutions in the ecommerce space. Medusa is an open-source alternative that you can self-host for full control and significant cost savings. Here’s how they compare.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Saleor | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $79-299/mo | Free (unlimited products) |
| Open Source | No | Yes (MIT) |
| Data Ownership | Saleor servers | Your servers |
| User Limit | Per-seat pricing | Unlimited |
| Self-Hosted | No | Yes (Docker) |
| Managed Option | Yes (primary) | Yes (upready.dev) |
When to Choose Saleor
- Your team uses Python/Django
- You need strong multi-channel support
- You want a GraphQL-first API
- You need the React-based admin dashboard
When to Choose Medusa
- Your team uses Node.js/TypeScript
- You want a simpler plugin architecture
- You prefer a REST-first API with good docs
- You need Shopify migration tooling
Migration Path
Yes. Medusa has a Shopify import plugin that migrates products, variants, collections, and images. Customer and order history requires custom migration scripts.
For assisted migration, upready.dev offers a turnkey Saleor → Medusa migration service.
Final Verdict
Medusa for Node.js/TypeScript teams wanting a simpler plugin ecosystem. Saleor for Python/Django teams needing strong multi-channel and multi-currency support out of the box.
Best for: Medusa is best for teams who want ecommerce tools without vendor lock-in