Pydio Cells

Home edition free for up to 10 users. Enterprise edition requires contacting sales.

About Pydio Cells

Pydio Cells is an open-source, self-hosted document sharing and collaboration platform designed for organizations needing advanced file management without security trade-offs. Used by 1,800+ organizations including Greenpeace and BMW, it offers fine-grained access controls, real-time collaboration, and full data sovereignty. The open-core architecture provides a free Home edition and a paid Enterprise tier.

Highlights

• ✓ Fine-grained access controls and compliance features
• ✓ Used by 1,800+ organizations globally including Greenpeace and BMW
• ✓ Full data sovereignty with self-hosted deployment

Limitations

• ✗ Enterprise features like SSO and advanced scalability require paid license
• ✗ Requires self-hosting infrastructure and maintenance
• ✗ Smaller community compared to Nextcloud

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