EncorevsHyperSwitch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | HyperSwitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 45 523 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +1 612 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 612 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →HyperSwitch details →