HyperSwitch
An open-source, API-first payment switch for building and enhancing your payment stack.
Overview
HyperSwitch is an open-source, API-first financial switch designed to give businesses complete control and flexibility over their payment infrastructure. It acts as a universal adapter, allowing companies to connect to numerous payment processors and methods through a single, unified API. This modular approach enables businesses to select and integrate only the components they need, such as intelligent routing, a secure payment vault, support for alternative payment methods, and tools for cost observability and reconciliation.
The core value proposition of HyperSwitch lies in its ability to optimize payment operations, reduce transaction costs, and enhance payment success rates. By providing intelligent routing capabilities, it can dynamically choose the best payment processor for each transaction based on various factors. Its open-source nature fosters transparency and allows for deep customization, making it a powerful tool for businesses looking to build a resilient and efficient payment stack tailored to their specific needs.
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Key Features
Pricing
Self-Host Community Edition
- Self-host
- Run own payments stack
- Manage compliance end to end
Self-Host Enterprise Edition
- Retain full ownership of payment stack
- Benefit from Hyperswitch's expert guidance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source nature provides transparency and customization options.
- Modular design allows businesses to pick and choose necessary components.
- Intelligent routing optimizes payment success rates and reduces transaction costs.
- Supports a wide range of alternative payment methods.
- Centralized vault for secure storage of payment credentials.
- Cost observability features help in understanding and optimizing payment expenses.
Cons
- Requires technical expertise for implementation and maintenance due to its API-first nature.
- May have a steeper learning curve for businesses without dedicated development teams.
- Reliance on community support for open-source components, though commercial support might be available.
- Integration with niche or very specific payment providers might require custom development.
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