PaddleOCRvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 91 931 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +490 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+490 stars in 30 days).
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