GhostvsMedusaJs
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Ghost | MedusaJs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Content Management | #1 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 55 631 | 36 991 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +207 | +540 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 41 | 18 |
| Latest release | v6.73.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v2.22.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Ghost and MedusaJs score the same (83/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Ghost ships more often: 41 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for MedusaJs.
If you want the quickest setup, Ghost is easier to run; MedusaJs needs more configuration.
MedusaJs is growing faster right now (+540 stars in 30 days).
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