# hadoop vs Switch

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

| | hadoop | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Distributed Systems | #74 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 ✓ | 2 057 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +33 | +81 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

hadoop scores 76/100 against 54/100 for Switch, so it is the safer default.

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

Switch is growing faster right now (+81 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hadoop](https://selfhost.directory/project/hadoop) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hadoop.md)
- [Switch](https://selfhost.directory/project/switch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/switch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hadoop-vs-switch