PaddleOCRvssagetv
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | sagetv | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 91 868 | 287 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +427 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 48/100 for sagetv, so it is the safer default.
PaddleOCR ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sagetv.
If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; sagetv needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+427 stars in 30 days).
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