BTCPay Server
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies payment processor.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 70% of tracked projects; popularity more than 75%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 7.8k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v2.4.4 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | C# |
Is BTCPay Server actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 633 commits, of which 185 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 62 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v2.4.4, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 43 projects we track in Money, Budgeting & Management, BTCPay Server ranks #8 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What BTCPay Server actually does
BTCPay Server is a self-hosted payment processor designed to handle transactions in Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies. It allows merchants and individuals to accept digital currency payments directly without relying on a third-party payment gateway or incurring intermediary fees.
Best fit: This is a suitable tool for merchants or organisations wanting to process cryptocurrency payments autonomously and retain full control over their financial data.
Worth knowing: Running your own payment processor introduces significant operational responsibilities, including managing node synchronization, cryptographic key security, and handling customer payment disputes directly.
Deployment notes
As a C# application, it typically requires a persistent storage volume for ledger and transaction data, and you will usually need to configure a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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