# MedusaJs vs Stash

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MedusaJs | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in E-commerce | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 36 989 ✓ | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +538 ✓ | +298 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.22.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

MedusaJs scores 83/100 against 78/100 for Stash, so it is the safer default.

MedusaJs ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.

If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; MedusaJs needs more configuration.

## Details

- [MedusaJs](https://selfhost.directory/project/medusajs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/medusajs.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/medusajs-vs-stash