Medusa vs OpenCart
Compare Medusa and OpenCart on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.
Medusa
Headless JS commerce — MIT OSS free; Cloud Develop $29, Launch $99 highlighted, Scale $299, Enterprise custom. No GMV tax.
Best for
- • JS teams building headless storefronts
- • SMBs to mid-market brands that will self-host or buy Cloud Launch
- • Buyers comparing Saleor’s higher Cloud floors
Starting from $0.00/user/mo
Free plan available
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Our verdict
There is no universal winner between Medusa and OpenCart. Choose Medusa when JS teams building headless storefronts. Choose OpenCart when SMB merchants wanting a free PHP open-source cart. Criterion scores come from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments and first-party research — not hands-on lab testing.
Choose Medusa if: JS teams building headless storefronts
Choose OpenCart if: SMB merchants wanting a free PHP open-source cart
OpenCart
Best for
- • SMB merchants wanting a free PHP open-source cart
- • Teams comfortable self-hosting and buying extensions
- • Catalogs that do not need Magento/Adobe programme depth
Starting from $0.00/user/mo
Free plan available
Evidence & transparency
Sources and research process behind this comparison.
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Sources consulted
| Title | Product | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Medusa — Official Site | Medusa | official-product-page |
| Medusa Pricing | Medusa | official-pricing-page |
| OpenCart — Official Site | OpenCart | official-product-page |
| OpenCart Pricing | OpenCart | official-pricing-page |
Methodology steps
- 1Collect first-party product and pricing evidence
- 2Map both products to the same category criteria
- 3Record criterion outcomes with confidence and sources
- 4Publish only when editorial gates allow indexing
Methodology version 1.0.0.
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