Build vs Medusa
Open source headless commerce. Full control, no fees.
Strengths
- Open source
- No fees
- Full customization
- Modern architecture
- Developer-friendly
Weaknesses
- Requires development
- No hosted checkout
- Smaller ecosystem
- You own maintenance
Build / Vibe when...
- Medusa doesn't fit
- Even more custom needed
- Building marketplace platform
Buy Medusa when...
- You want Shopify-level features for free
- Full customization matters
- You have developers
- Headless architecture
Our Verdict
Medusa is great for developers who want full control without fees. But you're trading Shopify's optimized checkout for flexibility. Worth it for some, not all.