HyperSwitchvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HyperSwitch | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 45 509 | 27 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 679 | +267 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
HyperSwitch and Valkey score the same (81/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 679 stars in 30 days).
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