Popularity
★ 125
Last update
February 2026
License / pricing
Not stated
Category
Docs & PDF Q&A
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 12 Sept 2026We opened the hosted demo and confirmed it was running.
Where this sits among the 62 tools we list in Docs & PDF Q&A
- Works without using a terminal19 of 62
- No API key required31 of 62
- Runs on a phone alone13 of 62
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed52 of 62
- Sends your input to the provider20 that do not →
Only 4 of the 62 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
LightOnOCR 2 1B Demo
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
LightOnOCR-2-1B-Demo FAQ
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use LightOnOCR-2-1B-Demo?
- No install needed — it runs in the browser.
- Does LightOnOCR-2-1B-Demo work on a phone?
- Yes, it works on a phone.
- Can I use LightOnOCR-2-1B-Demo commercially?
- The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightOnOCR-2-1B-Demo (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| obsidian-text-extractor | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| granite-docling-258m-demo | Not needed | Not needed | No | Yes | Yes |
| DocScope-R1 | Not needed | Not needed | No | Yes | With conditions |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.