# HyperSwitch vs Urbit

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

| | HyperSwitch | Urbit |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 45 532 ✓ | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 621 ✓ | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 ✓ | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | hoon |

## Which one should you pick?

HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.

Urbit ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 621 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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