PaddleOCRvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 91 895 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
PaddleOCR ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; PaddleOCR needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+454 stars in 30 days).
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