LangfusevsPaddleOCR
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Langfuse | PaddleOCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 125 in AI | #1 of 4 in OCR |
| GitHub stars | 36 659 | 91 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 676 | +428 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 161 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.71.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Langfuse scores 86/100 against 85/100 for PaddleOCR, so it is the safer default.
Langfuse ships more often: 161 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for PaddleOCR.
If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; Langfuse needs more configuration.
Langfuse is growing faster right now (+1 676 stars in 30 days).
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