# HyperSwitch vs the0

> Two self-hosted [Fintech projects](https://selfhost.directory/fintech), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | HyperSwitch | the0 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #6 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 45 510 ✓ | 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 680 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v1.21.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 51/100 for the0, so it is the safer default.

the0 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 680 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [HyperSwitch](https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch.md)
- [the0](https://selfhost.directory/project/the0) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the0.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hyperswitch-vs-the0