# HyperSwitch vs PixelFed

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

| | HyperSwitch | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 45 543 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 632 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

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

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 632 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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