# PaddleOCR vs ytdlp_web_player

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PaddleOCR | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in OCR | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 91 912 ✓ | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +471 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 11 Jun 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

PaddleOCR scores 85/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; PaddleOCR needs more configuration.

PaddleOCR is growing faster right now (+471 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PaddleOCR](https://selfhost.directory/project/paddleocr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paddleocr.md)
- [ytdlp_web_player](https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ytdlpwebplayer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/paddleocr-vs-ytdlpwebplayer