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FileCloud vs Pydio Cells

Both stand on file sync software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FileCloud

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls. Check minimum user counts and Community Edition omissions, and note that its Salesforce plugin has ended without a planned replacement.

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Pydio Cells

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Pydio Cells combines a free Home option with paid plans aimed at larger deployments. Its platform coverage and administration features are broad, but the listed file limit, absent zero-knowledge encryption, and high annual starting prices matter for selection.

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The facts

	FileCloud	Pydio Cells
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	See the plans
Plans published	10	3
Maker	FileCloud	Pydio Cells
Website	filecloud.com	pydio.com
On file sync software	#2 of 28	#6 of 28

FileCloud: what it does well

Offers hosted and self-managed deployment options.
Supports time-limited shares and granular permissions.
Includes versioning and approval workflows.
Community Edition has a free one-year license.

What to know first

Essentials has a 20-user minimum.
Advanced has a 10-user minimum.
Community Edition omits SSO and third-party integrations.
Salesforce plugin has no planned replacement.

Pydio Cells: what it does well

Free Home plan for use and evaluation
Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Includes file versioning
Provides REST API, SDKs, and WebDAV
Offers business administration controls

What to know first

Listed file size limit is 5
No zero-knowledge encryption
Connect starts at €3,280 per year
Enterprise starts at €4,380 per year

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