PaddleOCRvsunbagrnd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PaddleOCR | unbagrnd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #10 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 91 926 | 178 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +485 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | v0.5.6 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 46/100 for unbagrnd, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, unbagrnd is easier to run; PaddleOCR needs more configuration.
PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+485 stars in 30 days).
PaddleOCR details →unbagrnd details →
Swap a project
Keep PaddleOCR, compare it with
Keep unbagrnd, compare it with