Headless commerce with MedusaJS — total control, zero compromise

MedusaJS is an open-source, headless commerce engine built with Node.js and TypeScript. Unlike traditional platforms, MedusaJS separates the backend (product management, orders, payments) from the frontend (what your customers see). This means you get a blazing-fast, fully customisable storefront with complete control over the user experience, while still benefiting from a robust commerce backend. It is ideal for brands that need unique experiences, multi-region selling, or deep integrations.

Traditional platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce tightly couple the frontend and backend. Headless commerce decouples them, communicating via APIs. This gives you freedom to build any frontend experience — a Next.js website, a React Native mobile app, or even a voice commerce interface — while the commerce engine handles products, orders, and payments behind the scenes. The result is faster page loads, greater flexibility, and the ability to deliver content and commerce across any channel.

Yes. MedusaJS supports multi-currency, multi-region, and multi-language configurations out of the box. It handles European VAT rules, integrates with EU-compliant payment processors like Stripe and Adyen, and gives you full control over data storage for GDPR compliance. We have deployed MedusaJS stores for European brands selling across multiple countries with localised pricing and tax calculations.

We primarily build MedusaJS storefronts with Next.js for its server-side rendering, static generation, and excellent developer experience. We also work with Remix, Astro, and Gatsby depending on the project requirements. The beauty of headless is that any modern JavaScript framework can serve as your storefront, and we recommend the one that best fits your performance and functionality needs.

Absolutely. MedusaJS supports products with multiple variants, custom options, collections, and categories. We extend it with custom fields, dynamic pricing models, and configurable product bundles. For businesses with large catalogues, we implement efficient search with Algolia or MeiliSearch, and optimise database queries for fast product listing pages even with tens of thousands of SKUs.

MedusaJS is open-source, so there are no platform licensing fees or transaction-based charges. Your costs are hosting (typically EUR 50 to EUR 300 per month depending on scale), payment processor fees, and development. While the initial development investment is higher than a standard Shopify setup, you save significantly on recurring costs as your revenue grows, and you have unlimited customisation without per-feature charges. For brands with strong technical teams or complex requirements, MedusaJS often provides better long-term value.