Comparison
caffe vs Paddle
Verdict
Pick caffe if caffe is designed for deep learning tasks, especially those involving computer vision, and is written in C++ to ensure efficiency; pick Paddle if paddle excels in performance optimization for deep learning and machine-learning workflows, supporting efficient training across varying platforms.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | caffe | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (732d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- caffe
- Caffe is a fast open framework for deep learning.
- Paddle
- High-performance single-machine and distributed deep learning & machine learning framework
Stars
- caffe
- 35k
- Paddle
- 24k
Forks
- caffe
- 18k
- Paddle
- 6.0k
Open issues
- caffe
- 1.5k
- Paddle
- 1.5k
Language
- caffe
- C++
- Paddle
- C++
Adopt for
- caffe
- Caffe is designed for deep learning tasks, especially those involving computer vision, and is written in C++ to ensure efficiency.
- Paddle
- Paddle excels in performance optimization for deep learning and machine-learning workflows, supporting efficient training across varying platforms.
Persona
- caffe
- -
- Paddle
- -
Runtime
- caffe
- -
- Paddle
- -
License
- caffe
- Caffe is available under the BSD 2-Clause license.
- Paddle
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- caffe
- Jul 31, 2024
- Paddle
- Jul 31, 2026
Categories
- caffe
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- Paddle
- Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- caffe
- Dormant (18%)
- Paddle
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- caffe
- 732d
- Paddle
- 2d
Full report
- caffe
- Trust report
- Paddle
- Trust report
Choose caffe if…
- License: caffe is Other, Paddle is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Free to use under open source licensing with no monetary charges..
- Tags unique to caffe: vision.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- - You need a framework that supports high-performance convolutional networks particularly suited for image classification
When NOT to use caffe
- - Your primary task involves natural language processing rather than computer vision challenges, where specialized frameworks might outperform Caffe
- - You seek a framework that integrates seamlessly with Python for both training and inference, as Caffe relies heavily on C++ for its core operations
Choose Paddle if…
- License: Paddle is Apache-2.0, caffe is Other.
- Tags unique to Paddle: distributed-training, efficiency, neural-network, paddlepaddle.
- When you need a framework that supports both traditional machine learning and deep learning, optimized for performance
When NOT to use Paddle
- If your project requires extensive GPU-acceleration features not as prominently featured in Paddle
- When you prefer frameworks with more active community support and a larger set of pre-built models for various use cases
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BVLC/caffe) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (BVLC/caffe) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (BVLC/caffe) · observed Jul 31, 2024
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (PaddlePaddle/Paddle) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (PaddlePaddle/Paddle) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (PaddlePaddle/Paddle) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: caffe 35k · Paddle 24k (synced Aug 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between caffe and Paddle?
- caffe: Caffe is a fast open framework for deep learning.. Paddle: High-performance single-machine and distributed deep learning & machine learning framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose caffe over Paddle?
- Choose caffe over Paddle when License: caffe is Other, Paddle is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Free to use under open source licensing with no monetary charges.; Tags unique to caffe: vision; Also covers Computer Vision; - You need a framework that supports high-performance convolutional networks particularly suited for image classification.
- When should I choose Paddle over caffe?
- Choose Paddle over caffe when License: Paddle is Apache-2.0, caffe is Other; Tags unique to Paddle: distributed-training, efficiency, neural-network, paddlepaddle; When you need a framework that supports both traditional machine learning and deep learning, optimized for performance.
- When should I avoid caffe?
- - Your primary task involves natural language processing rather than computer vision challenges, where specialized frameworks might outperform Caffe - You seek a framework that integrates seamlessly with Python for both training and inference, as Caffe relies heavily on C++ for its core operations
- When should I avoid Paddle?
- If your project requires extensive GPU-acceleration features not as prominently featured in Paddle When you prefer frameworks with more active community support and a larger set of pre-built models for various use cases
- Is caffe or Paddle more popular on GitHub?
- caffe has more GitHub stars (34,573 vs 24,040). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are caffe and Paddle open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (caffe: Other, Paddle: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to caffe or Paddle?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at caffe alternatives and Paddle alternatives (caffe markdown twin, Paddle markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, caffe or Paddle?
- caffe: Dormant. Paddle: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for caffe and Paddle?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: caffe trust report; Paddle trust report.