# Actual vs HyperSwitch

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

| | Actual | HyperSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 62 in Personal Finance | #2 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 29 832 | 45 510 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +717 | +1 680 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 2 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Actual and HyperSwitch score the same (81/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Actual ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

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

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 680 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Actual](https://selfhost.directory/project/actual) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/actual.md)
- [HyperSwitch](https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/actual-vs-hyperswitch