Hyperswitch
Open-source payments switch written in Rust that connects to multiple processors via a single unified API.
Our Verdict
Most credible open-source alternative to Primer or Payrails if you can operate Rust infra and have a platform team.
Pros
- Open source under Apache 2.0 — fully self-hostable
- Written in Rust for throughput and low latency
- Single API across dozens of processors and APMs
- No vendor lock-in on routing logic or data
Cons
- Self-hosting demands serious infra maturity
- Ecosystem smaller than closed-source incumbents
- Enterprise features and SLAs gated in cloud tier
- Rust talent pool thinner for contributions
When to Use Hyperswitch
Good fit if you need
- Open-source payments switch routing to multiple processors via unified API
- Reducing Stripe lock-in by adding backup acquirer with Hyperswitch routing
- Self-hosted payment orchestration in Rust for cost-sensitive fintech
- Multi-processor failover and smart routing with full transaction visibility
Pricing
Price wrong?Hyperswitch Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
10
today
40d
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Apache-2.0
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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