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Get a language model running on your own computer, and start building locally.
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PaddleOCR: Free Features, Limits & Alternatives
Turn images and PDFs into structured text for your next document workflow.
What is actually free?
Apache-2.0 licensed software. Self-hosted processing uses your own hardware or server; hosted offerings can have separate pricing.
Official documentation checked: 2026-10-11. Not a full product test. Terms and availability can change.Our editorial assessment
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Before you start
This is a self-hosted tool. Check operating-system support, model licensing, hardware requirements, and any external API costs before installation.