HyperSwitchvsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HyperSwitch | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 45 536 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 625 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 80/100 for Shields, so it is the safer default.
HyperSwitch ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 625 stars in 30 days).
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