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Medusa E-commerce API

The Medusa E-commerce API provides developers with an open-source alternative to Shopify, allowing for customizable e-commerce solutions.

Developed by MedusaJS

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99.90%Uptime
120msLatency
20kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Adds a new product to the e-commerce store

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:9000/products
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:9000/products' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "price": 29900,
  "title": "Premium Headphones",
  "variants": [
    {
      "sku": "HP-BLACK-01",
      "title": "Black"
    }
  ],
  "description": "Noise-cancelling wireless headphones"
}
Expected Response
{
  "product": {
    "id": "prod_abc123",
    "title": "Premium Headphones",
    "variants": [
      {
        "id": "variant_xyz789",
        "sku": "HP-BLACK-01"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:120 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Build a custom React storefront using Medusa as the headless backendOptimized Capability
  • Integrate Medusa API with Next.js for SSR product pagesOptimized Capability
  • Automate order workflow and inventory syncing via the APIOptimized Capability
  • Extend checkout logic with custom plugins calling the APIOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Fully open‑source, no vendor lock‑in
  • ✓ Highly customizable via plugins and extensions
  • ✓ REST endpoints mirror ecommerce domain (products, carts, orders)
  • ✓ Self‑hosted with full control over data and infrastructure
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires self‑hosting and DevOps setup
  • ✗ Smaller community than Shopify or big SaaS platforms
  • ✗ Limited built‑in themes or UI compared to hosted solutions
  • ✗ No official cloud hosting (though community options exist)

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Self‑hosted (free) with optional paid managed services
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Time to Hello World

Under 30 minutes for local development

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited usage, open‑source; self‑hosting free forever.

Use Case: Best For

Developers and teams wanting a customizable, open‑source headless ecommerce solution.

Not Recommended For

Businesses seeking turnkey hosted storefronts without operational overhead.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#shopify-alternative#ecommerce

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