Comparison
PaddleOCR vs llama_index
Verdict
Pick PaddleOCR if paddleOCR is a powerful, lightweight OCR toolkit that offers support for over 100 languages and multiple series like PP-OCR and PaddleOCR-VL; pick llama_index if llamaIndex is a Python-based framework enabling the creation of agentic applications with functionalities like OCR, data indexing, and more. The project promotes flexibility via numerous integrations available on LlamaH.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | PaddleOCR | llama_index |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (26d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 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
- PaddleOCR
- A powerful, lightweight OCR toolkit to convert images and PDFs into structured data
- llama_index
- Leading document agent and OCR platform
Stars
- PaddleOCR
- 88k
- llama_index
- 51k
Forks
- PaddleOCR
- 11k
- llama_index
- 7.9k
Open issues
- PaddleOCR
- 230
- llama_index
- 615
Language
- PaddleOCR
- Python
- llama_index
- Python
Adopt for
- PaddleOCR
- PaddleOCR is a powerful, lightweight OCR toolkit that offers support for over 100 languages and multiple series like PP-OCR and PaddleOCR-VL.
- llama_index
- LlamaIndex is a Python-based framework enabling the creation of agentic applications with functionalities like OCR, data indexing, and more. The project promotes flexibility via numerous integrations available on LlamaH
Persona
- PaddleOCR
- -
- llama_index
- -
Runtime
- PaddleOCR
- -
- llama_index
- -
License
- PaddleOCR
- Apache-2.0
- llama_index
- MIT
Last pushed
- PaddleOCR
- Jul 22, 2026
- llama_index
- Aug 6, 2026
Categories
- PaddleOCR
- Computer Vision
- llama_index
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- PaddleOCR
- Active (82%)
- llama_index
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- PaddleOCR
- 26d
- llama_index
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- PaddleOCR
- 230
- llama_index
- 615
Stars delta
- PaddleOCR
- +2.1k (30d)
- llama_index
- +719 (30d)
Open issues delta
- PaddleOCR
- +12 (30d)
- llama_index
- +121 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- PaddleOCR
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- llama_index
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- PaddleOCR
- Trust report
- llama_index
- Trust report
Typed relationship
PaddleOCR llama_index
Choose PaddleOCR if…
- License: PaddleOCR is Apache-2.0, llama_index is MIT.
- Pricing: PaddleOCR is available under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use for academic and commercial purposes without cost beyond any running infrastructure costs..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python for local deployment; Supports over 100 languages, enabling multilingual OCR capabilities..
- Graph edge: PaddleOCR is a typed related of llama_index - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to PaddleOCR: ai4science, chineseocr, document-parsing, document-translation.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- For projects requiring optical character recognition with multilingual support, especially involving Chinese documents.
When NOT to use PaddleOCR
- When you require a solution that focuses exclusively on Western languages, as PaddleOCR's strength lies in comprehensive multilingual support, including strong capabilities for Chinese.
- In scenarios where ease of setup is paramount but detailed control over the OCR pipeline and customization options are less critical since PaddleOCR requires configuration via multiple documentation.
Choose llama_index if…
- License: llama_index is MIT, PaddleOCR is Apache-2.0.
- Graph edge: llama_index is a typed related of PaddleOCR - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to llama_index: agents, application, data, fine-tuning.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval.
- - When you need to work with document agents or require advanced OCR capabilities involving multiple formats.
When NOT to use llama_index
- - Avoid using if your primary need is a simple, lightweight solution that doesn't require the extensive OCR or agentic capabilities provided by LlamaIndex.
- - If specific features like 'Parse', 'Extract', and 'Index' are not necessary for your project, simpler alternatives might be more suitable.
- - In scenarios where customization beyond integrating existing plugins isn't required; LlamaIndex's strength lies in its integration library, which may not cover all niche needs without modification.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (PaddlePaddle/PaddleOCR) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (PaddlePaddle/PaddleOCR) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (PaddlePaddle/PaddleOCR) · observed Jul 22, 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 (run-llama/llama_index) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- GitHub forks (run-llama/llama_index) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Last push (run-llama/llama_index) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: PaddleOCR 88k · llama_index 51k (synced Aug 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between PaddleOCR and llama_index?
- PaddleOCR: A powerful, lightweight OCR toolkit to convert images and PDFs into structured data. llama_index: Leading document agent and OCR platform. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose PaddleOCR over llama_index?
- Choose PaddleOCR over llama_index when License: PaddleOCR is Apache-2.0, llama_index is MIT; Pricing: PaddleOCR is available under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use for academic and commercial purposes without cost beyond any running infrastructure costs.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python for local deployment; Supports over 100 languages, enabling multilingual OCR capabilities.; Graph edge: PaddleOCR is a typed related of llama_index - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to PaddleOCR: ai4science, chineseocr, document-parsing, document-translation; Also covers Computer Vision; For projects requiring optical character recognition with multilingual support, especially involving Chinese documents.
- When should I choose llama_index over PaddleOCR?
- Choose llama_index over PaddleOCR when License: llama_index is MIT, PaddleOCR is Apache-2.0; Graph edge: llama_index is a typed related of PaddleOCR - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to llama_index: agents, application, data, fine-tuning; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval; - When you need to work with document agents or require advanced OCR capabilities involving multiple formats.
- When should I avoid PaddleOCR?
- When you require a solution that focuses exclusively on Western languages, as PaddleOCR's strength lies in comprehensive multilingual support, including strong capabilities for Chinese. In scenarios where ease of setup is paramount but detailed control over the OCR pipeline and customization options are less critical since PaddleOCR requires configuration via multiple documentation.
- When should I avoid llama_index?
- - Avoid using if your primary need is a simple, lightweight solution that doesn't require the extensive OCR or agentic capabilities provided by LlamaIndex. - If specific features like 'Parse', 'Extract', and 'Index' are not necessary for your project, simpler alternatives might be more suitable. - In scenarios where customization beyond integrating existing plugins isn't required; LlamaIndex's strength lies in its integration library, which may not cover all niche needs without modification.
- Is PaddleOCR or llama_index more popular on GitHub?
- PaddleOCR has more GitHub stars (87,808 vs 51,442). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are PaddleOCR and llama_index open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (PaddleOCR: Apache-2.0, llama_index: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to PaddleOCR or llama_index?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at PaddleOCR alternatives and llama_index alternatives (PaddleOCR markdown twin, llama_index 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, PaddleOCR or llama_index?
- PaddleOCR: Active. llama_index: 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 PaddleOCR and llama_index?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: PaddleOCR trust report; llama_index trust report.