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title: "Cart Module"
description: "Create unique checkout experiences with a Cart Module that fits into any commerce context."
url: https://medusajs.com/cart-module
last_updated: 2026-10-20T10:28:41Z
---

# Cart Module

Create unique checkout experiences with a Cart Module that fits into any commerce context.

### Cart service for all contexts

Create unique checkout experiences with a Cart Module that fits into any commerce context. Control everything from total calculations to shipping and payment options associated with different carts.

#### Create unique checkout experiences

The Cart Module gives flexibility to build unique checkout experiences. Control the cart logic, implement in any storefront, and build custom checkout flows around it.

##### Implement in any store

Handle cart processes and checkout flows for webshops, POS systems, SaaS products, marketplaces, and more.

##### Control cart calculations

Built-in total calculations that let you apply different tax, discount, and shipping logic based on the cart context.

##### Build unique checkout experiences

Make your checkout experience stand out. Build a bespoke checkout flow that fits your requirements and brand.

#### Custom checkout with Workflows.

[Learn more](https://docs.medusajs.com/learn/fundamentals/workflows)

Use Workflows to add custom actions and interact with other systems during checkout. The Cart Module can be used with Medusa’s modules or standalone with other third-party systems.

##### Shipping and payment flexibility

Associate carts with regions or sales channels to provide tailored payment and shipping methods to your customers.

##### Share and recover carts

Carts are persisted and can be shared between customers or retrieved upon a store return.

##### Multi-purpose Cart Module

Manage draft orders, create custom promotions on line items, and connect with third party systems.

##### Handling +10,000 requests per second with the Cart Module

VeVe uses Medusa’s Cart Module when launching a book store selling Marvel comics. Learn how they now handle peak traffic of up to 10k requests per second with sub-500ms latency and a near-zero failure rate using the Cart Module.

[Learn more](https://medusajs.com/blog/veve/)

#### The Next.js Starter Template

Get started with <icon icon="nextJS" /> Next.js 14 and <icon icon="medusa"/> Medusa with the pre-built
storefront template. All the latest features, all in open-source.

[Try the Next.js Starter](https://medusajs.com/nextjs-commerce/)

##### The Cart Module can be used in any type of application that needs commerce logic.

###### Create a purchasing flow for personalized products

Allow customers to customize and add personal information to their orders for selling personalized products.

[Learn more](https://docs.medusajs.com/resources/recipes/personalized-products)

###### Handle POS systems with our cart

Use the Cart Module for any type of storefront. Learn how you can power a POS system using our Cart Module.

[Learn more](https://docs.medusajs.com/resources/recipes/pos)

#### Customizable Cart Module<br/>for unique checkout experiences

Power checkout experiences across all commerce contexts.

#### Cart and checkout features

#### Customize to fit your case

[Start now](https://cloud.medusajs.com/signup)

#### Ready to build your
custom commerce setup?