# HyperSwitch vs sdnext

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

| | HyperSwitch | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 45 516 ✓ | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 605 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 71/100 for sdnext, so it is the safer default.

HyperSwitch ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

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

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 605 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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