# HyperSwitch vs Tailscale

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

| | HyperSwitch | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 45 532 ✓ | 38 280 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 621 ✓ | +1 438 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Rust | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Tailscale scores 84/100 against 81/100 for HyperSwitch, so it is the safer default.

Tailscale ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

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

## Details

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

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