PaddleOCRvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 91 901 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +460 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
PaddleOCR ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for signserver-ce.
If you want the quickest setup, PaddleOCR is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+460 stars in 30 days).
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