AimeosvsMedusaJs
Two self-hosted Shopify alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Aimeos | MedusaJs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in E-commerce | #1 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 5 467 | 36 987 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +547 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 18 |
| Latest release | — | v2.22.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MedusaJs scores 83/100 against 66/100 for Aimeos, so it is the safer default.
MedusaJs ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Aimeos.
If you want the quickest setup, Aimeos is easier to run; MedusaJs needs more configuration.
MedusaJs is growing faster right now (+547 stars in 30 days).
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