Best Open-Source Rust Tools in 2026

This category lists open-source Rust projects across tooling and applications. Foundry is a portable, modular toolkit for Ethereum development. Rolldown is a Rust-based JavaScript/TypeScript bundler with a Rollup-compatible API, and MdBook creates books from markdown files.

The most popular open-source Rust tool by GitHub stars is Hyperswitch(42.4k stars), followed by Spacedrive(37.7k stars)and Pake(36.7k stars). This page lists the top 9 of 9 rust tools in the directory, ranked by community adoption.

Quick comparison

Best open-source Rust tools in 2026, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Hyperswitch

An open source payments switch written in Rust to make payments fast, reliable and affordable.

42.4kRustApache License 2.0
2Spacedrive

Spacedrive is an open source cross-platform file explorer, powered by a virtual distributed filesystem written in Rust.

37.7kRustGNU Affero General Public License v3.0
3Pake

Pake allows you to turn any webpage into a lightweight desktop application using Rust, enabling multi-platform support.

36.7kRustMIT License
4Iced

A cross-platform GUI library for Rust, inspired by Elm. Provides a reactive programming model, customizable widgets, and native and web rendering support for building modern user interfaces.

30.2kRustMIT License
5MdBook

A tool to create books from markdown files, offering an experience similar to Gitbook but implemented in Rust.

19.2kRustMozilla Public License 2.0
6Rolldown

A fast and efficient Rust-based bundler for JavaScript/TypeScript with a Rollup-compatible API, optimizing build times and application performance.

13.3kRustMIT License
7Foundry

Foundry is a blazing fast, portable and modular toolkit for Ethereum application development, written in Rust.

10.3kRustApache License 2.0
8Neohtop

Blazing-fast and modern system monitoring tool for desktop platforms, built with Rust, Tauri, and Svelte, offering real-time insights and an intuitive user interface.

8.7kSvelteMIT License
9Orderly

Orderly is a robust command-line tool written in Rust designed to automate the organization of files on macOS systems. It helps users sort, move, and categorize files efficiently, supporting powerful customization and automation features to keep file systems tidy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best open-source rust tool in 2026?

Hyperswitch leads by GitHub stars(42.4k). An open source payments switch written in Rust to make payments fast, reliable and affordable.

Are these rust tools free?

Yes. Every tool on this list is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted.

How is this list ranked?

Tools are ranked by GitHub star count, a strong proxy for community adoption and active maintenance. Star counts are refreshed regularly.

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