HyperSwitchvsStalwart Mail Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HyperSwitch | Stalwart Mail Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #2 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 45 516 | 15 470 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 605 | +667 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 31 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v1.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0-only AND LicenseRef-SEL |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 79/100 for Stalwart Mail Server, so it is the safer default.
Stalwart Mail Server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.
If you want the quickest setup, Stalwart Mail Server is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 605 stars in 30 days).
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