Apache KafkavsHyperSwitch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Kafka | HyperSwitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Message Broker | #2 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 34 152 | 45 510 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +346 | +1 680 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Kafka scores 83/100 against 81/100 for HyperSwitch, so it is the safer default.
HyperSwitch ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Kafka.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 680 stars in 30 days).
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