# HyperSwitch vs Redis

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

| | HyperSwitch | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 45 517 | 77 154 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 606 ✓ | +687 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 36 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 81/100 for HyperSwitch, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

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

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 606 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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