Comparison
opendataloader-pdf vs PDFMathTranslate
Verdict
Pick opendataloader-pdf if opendataloader-pdf is an open-source PDF parsing library in Java that transforms PDFs into AI-ready data by supporting OCR recognition, bounding box generation, and table extraction; pick PDFMathTranslate if a specialized PDF translation tool for scientific papers that maintains original formatting, supporting multilingual translations via multiple services.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | opendataloader-pdf | PDFMathTranslate |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Steady (61d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · 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
- opendataloader-pdf
- PDF Parser for AI-ready data
- PDFMathTranslate
- PDF scientific paper translation with preserved formats
Stars
- opendataloader-pdf
- 29k
- PDFMathTranslate
- 36k
Forks
- opendataloader-pdf
- 2.7k
- PDFMathTranslate
- 3.2k
Open issues
- opendataloader-pdf
- 82
- PDFMathTranslate
- 139
Language
- opendataloader-pdf
- Java
- PDFMathTranslate
- Python
Adopt for
- opendataloader-pdf
- Opendataloader-pdf is an open-source PDF parsing library in Java that transforms PDFs into AI-ready data by supporting OCR recognition, bounding box generation, and table extraction.
- PDFMathTranslate
- A specialized PDF translation tool for scientific papers that maintains original formatting, supporting multilingual translations via multiple services.
Persona
- opendataloader-pdf
- -
- PDFMathTranslate
- -
Runtime
- opendataloader-pdf
- -
- PDFMathTranslate
- -
License
- opendataloader-pdf
- Opendataloader-pdf uses Apache License 2.0, making it a fully permissive license that allows easy integration into commercial projects without copyleft obligations. Prior to version 2.0, the tool was
- PDFMathTranslate
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- opendataloader-pdf
- Aug 18, 2026
- PDFMathTranslate
- May 25, 2026
Categories
- opendataloader-pdf
- Data & Retrieval, Model Training
- PDFMathTranslate
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- opendataloader-pdf
- Very active (96%)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- opendataloader-pdf
- 0d
- PDFMathTranslate
- 61d
Open issues (now)
- opendataloader-pdf
- 82
- PDFMathTranslate
- 139
Stars delta
- opendataloader-pdf
- +1.1k (30d)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- opendataloader-pdf
- +8 (30d)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Unknown
Full report
- opendataloader-pdf
- Trust report
- PDFMathTranslate
- Trust report
Choose opendataloader-pdf if…
- opendataloader-pdf is primarily Java; PDFMathTranslate is Python.
- License: opendataloader-pdf is Apache-2.0, PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to opendataloader-pdf: a11y, accessibility, ai, bounding-box.
- Also covers Model Training.
- - **You require precise control:** Opendataloader-pdf offers detailed features such as bounding box generation and table extraction, which can be crucial when you need precise data positioning from un
When NOT to use opendataloader-pdf
- - **Non-Java Environment:** Since the tool is primarily developed in Java, it might not be suitable if your primary development environment or application is built around another language.
Choose PDFMathTranslate if…
- PDFMathTranslate is primarily Python; opendataloader-pdf is Java.
- License: PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0, opendataloader-pdf is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to PDFMathTranslate: chinese, document, edit, english.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- PDFMathTranslate ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need to translate scientific papers in PDF format while preserving complex mathematical notation and layout integrity.
When NOT to use PDFMathTranslate
- Your use case does not involve translating PDF documents with specific formatting preservation needs such as mathematical equations.
- You require a solution that exclusively uses one type of license, incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (opendataloader-project/opendataloader-pdf) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (opendataloader-project/opendataloader-pdf) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (opendataloader-project/opendataloader-pdf) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: opendataloader-pdf 29k · PDFMathTranslate 36k (synced Aug 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between opendataloader-pdf and PDFMathTranslate?
- opendataloader-pdf: PDF Parser for AI-ready data. PDFMathTranslate: PDF scientific paper translation with preserved formats. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose opendataloader-pdf over PDFMathTranslate?
- Choose opendataloader-pdf over PDFMathTranslate when opendataloader-pdf is primarily Java; PDFMathTranslate is Python; License: opendataloader-pdf is Apache-2.0, PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to opendataloader-pdf: a11y, accessibility, ai, bounding-box; Also covers Model Training; - **You require precise control:** Opendataloader-pdf offers detailed features such as bounding box generation and table extraction, which can be crucial when you need precise data positioning from un.
- When should I choose PDFMathTranslate over opendataloader-pdf?
- Choose PDFMathTranslate over opendataloader-pdf when PDFMathTranslate is primarily Python; opendataloader-pdf is Java; License: PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0, opendataloader-pdf is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to PDFMathTranslate: chinese, document, edit, english; Also covers Developer Tools; PDFMathTranslate ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need to translate scientific papers in PDF format while preserving complex mathematical notation and layout integrity.
- When should I avoid opendataloader-pdf?
- - **Non-Java Environment:** Since the tool is primarily developed in Java, it might not be suitable if your primary development environment or application is built around another language.
- When should I avoid PDFMathTranslate?
- Your use case does not involve translating PDF documents with specific formatting preservation needs such as mathematical equations. You require a solution that exclusively uses one type of license, incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing.
- Is opendataloader-pdf or PDFMathTranslate more popular on GitHub?
- PDFMathTranslate has more GitHub stars (35,794 vs 28,528). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are opendataloader-pdf and PDFMathTranslate open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (opendataloader-pdf: Apache-2.0, PDFMathTranslate: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to opendataloader-pdf or PDFMathTranslate?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at opendataloader-pdf alternatives and PDFMathTranslate alternatives (opendataloader-pdf markdown twin, PDFMathTranslate 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, opendataloader-pdf or PDFMathTranslate?
- opendataloader-pdf: Very active. PDFMathTranslate: Steady. 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 opendataloader-pdf and PDFMathTranslate?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: opendataloader-pdf trust report; PDFMathTranslate trust report.