Documents and OCR

GOT-OCR 2.0

One of the first general-purpose new-generation OCR models: text, formulas, tables, sheet music and diagrams. Small and runs on low-end hardware, but already behind newer models.

Developer
StepFun, China
First release
Sep 2024
Latest release
Nov 2024
Sizes
580M
License
Commercial use allowedApache 2.0
Russian
Not stated
Running
On your own serverAlso runs without a GPU
Industries
Documents and accounting
Deploy on your server Hugging Face GitHub

What it does

  • Recognising scanned invoices and contracts
  • Converting tables into an editable format
  • Recognising formulas and diagrams

Where it is used

AccountingDocument workflowArchives

Hardware requirements

LaptopLaptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions
fits
1 GPUOne GPU with 16–80 GB — mid-size versions
no versions
ClusterServer with several GPUs — flagship versions
no versions

Versions

  1. GOT-OCR-2.0 для Transformers
  2. GOT-OCR2.0

How to run it

On your own serverWeights are downloaded from Hugging Face and served with vLLM (load and API) or llama.cpp (modest hardware). The model then runs in a closed network with no per-request fees.Hugging Face
How much hardware you needCalculate the VRAM for the model size, context length and number of concurrent requests.Open the hardware calculator

I can set this up end to end: pick the model size, deploy it on your server and connect it to your systems.

Frequently asked questions

Can GOT-OCR 2.0 be used in a commercial project?

Yes. License: Apache 2.0. It allows commercial use, but it is still worth having a lawyer review the license before launch.

What hardware does GOT-OCR 2.0 need?

At minimum: Laptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions. Some versions also run on an ordinary CPU, without a GPU. You can calculate the exact VRAM for your model size and context in the hardware calculator.

Does GOT-OCR 2.0 support Russian?

The model card does not list languages, so Russian support cannot be promised — it has to be tested on your own examples.

Where can I download GOT-OCR 2.0 and what does it cost?

The GOT-OCR 2.0 weights are open and free to download. You only pay for the hardware it runs on and for the setup. Source links are at the bottom of this page.

How I deploy it for clients

  1. SelectionI pick the model size for your task and hardware and test it on your examples.
  2. DeploymentI deploy it on your server or in a closed network and provide an API.
  3. Fine-tuningI fine-tune it on your data (LoRA) or connect a knowledge base — whichever is cheaper for the task.
  4. IntegrationI connect it to your CRM, ERP, bot, website or team chat and set up monitoring.

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Details

Source: huggingface.co/stepfun-ai/GOT-OCR-2.0-hf. Data checked against the model card on 22 Sep 2026. Have a lawyer review the license before commercial launch.