PaddleOCRvsRemoteTerm for MeshCore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | RemoteTerm for MeshCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 91 938 | 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +497 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
RemoteTerm for MeshCore ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for PaddleOCR.
If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+497 stars in 30 days).
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