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
Best for: Engineering-led teams wanting full control of an orchestrator without paying per-transaction SaaS fees.
Not for: Small teams without DevOps capacity or those needing a fully managed, SaaS-only product.
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
Lock-in Assessment
Low 5/5
Lock-in Score 5/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
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
A
Health Score
42.5k 4.6k
Bus Factor
10
Last Commit
today
Release Freq
40d
Open Issues
1.5k
Issue Response
0d
License
Apache-2.0
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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