1. Swiggy Minis
Swiggy · Bengaluru · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.8/5
Storefront for small brands on Swiggy.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
E-commerce platforms & website builders · Alternatives
Best Medusa alternatives in India (2026)
Medusa is an e-commerce platforms & website builders product from Medusa, Copenhagen, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Medusa are Swiggy Minis (Free), WooCommerce (Free), PrestaShop (Free), Flipkart Seller Hub (Free) and ONDC (Free). Swiggy Minis is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,400/month.
Why businesses look for a Medusa alternative
Indian support and GST
Medusa is built in Denmark. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Medusa alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Medusa's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Medusa (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Swiggy Minis | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  WooCommerce | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  PrestaShop | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Flipkart Seller Hub | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  ONDC | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Meesho Supplier Panel | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Snapdeal Seller | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Walmart Marketplace | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Instamojo Store | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Shopee | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Bagisto | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Square Online | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Magento (Adobe Commerce) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Ecwid | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Shopware | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Mystore ONDC | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Saleor | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  StoreHippo | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Amazon Seller Central | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  BigCommerce | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Medusa alternatives in detail
2. WooCommerce
Automattic · San Francisco · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.7/5
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress.
Free
Free plan available
Key features
- Product and order management
- Runs on WordPress
- Extension marketplace
- WooPayments (38 countries)
- Stripe, PayPal, Square, Braintree, Mollie, Authorize.net
3. PrestaShop
PrestaShop · Paris · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Open-source e-commerce.
Free
Free plan available
4. Flipkart Seller Hub
Flipkart · Bengaluru · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.7/5
Sell on Flipkart.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Online seller registration
- GSTIN and bank account details capture
- Account approval typically within 24–48 hours
- Product listing management
- Order and shipment management
5. ONDC
ONDC · New Delhi · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Open network for digital commerce.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (New Delhi)
6. Meesho Supplier Panel
Meesho · Bengaluru · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Zero-commission selling on Meesho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Mobile OTP sign-up
- GSTIN or Enrolment ID / UIN verification
- Bank account setup
- Discounted GSTIN registration via a ClearTax partnership
- Catalogue and product listing
7. Snapdeal Seller
Snapdeal · Gurugram · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.6/5
Sell on Snapdeal.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Key features
- Online sign-up
- Automated GSTIN verification
- Bank account and pickup address setup
- Lead-level and complete (KYC) registration
- Manage Profile section for GST and PAN details
8. Walmart Marketplace
Walmart · Bentonville · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
Sell on Walmart US.
Free
Free plan available
9. Instamojo Store
Instamojo · Bengaluru · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.7/5
Online store with payments for Indian SMBs.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Medusa
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. Shopee
Sea Group · Singapore · E-commerce platforms & website builders · 4.4/5
Southeast Asian marketplace.
Free
Free plan available
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How to choose a Medusa alternative
- Add up platform fee, transaction fee, apps and theme costs — the platform subscription is often the smallest line.
- Check COD, UPI and EMI support in checkout; they drive Indian conversion.
- If you sell mostly on marketplaces, a multichannel order tool may matter more than the storefront.
Medusa alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Medusa in 2026?+
The closest matches to Medusa on App Advisor are Swiggy Minis (Free), WooCommerce (Free), PrestaShop (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Medusa, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Medusa?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Swiggy Minis (Free), WooCommerce (Free), PrestaShop (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Medusa?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, BigCommerce starts lowest at ₹2,400/mo. Swiggy Minis also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Medusa?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Swiggy Minis (Free), Flipkart Seller Hub (Free), ONDC (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Medusa vs Swiggy Minis: which is better?+
Swiggy Minis is the closest match to Medusa in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Medusa alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in e-commerce platforms & website builders or a category Medusa also covers, and Medusa's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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