# PaddleOCR vs Redmine

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PaddleOCR | Redmine |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #7 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 91 938 ✓ | 6 065 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +497 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 73/100 for Redmine, so it is the safer default.

PaddleOCR ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Redmine.

If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; Redmine needs more configuration.

PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+497 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PaddleOCR](https://selfhost.directory/project/paddleocr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paddleocr.md)
- [Redmine](https://selfhost.directory/project/redmine-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redmine-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/paddleocr-vs-redmine-2