# HyperSwitch vs Telegraf

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

| | HyperSwitch | Telegraf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #9 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 45 536 ✓ | 17 886 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 625 ✓ | +55 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 16 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v1.40.2 · 12 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 78/100 for Telegraf, so it is the safer default.

Telegraf ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

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

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 625 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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