Medusa vs VTEX
Compare Medusa and VTEX 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 VTEX. Choose Medusa when JS teams building headless storefronts. Choose VTEX when Mid-market and enterprise brands needing hosted commerce beyond SMB tiles. 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 VTEX if: Mid-market and enterprise brands needing hosted commerce beyond SMB tiles
VTEX
Best for
- • Mid-market and enterprise brands needing hosted commerce beyond SMB tiles
- • Teams evaluating marketplace-style channel programmes
- • Buyers comparing BigCommerce / Shopify Plus / SFCC peers
No free plan
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