Compare software

Pydio Cells vs Sync-in: catalog facts
Pydio CellsSync-in
Freemium

The community edition is free and open source. Enterprise editions are paid.

Free

Free and open source, with optional paid enterprise support.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Granular permissions, workflows and audit trails for shared documents
  • Runs as a single Go binary with sync clients for every platform
  • Files remain readable on disk outside the application
  • Consistent permissions across web, WebDAV, sync and API
  • Enterprise features and support are paid
  • Heavier to operate than a simple file sync server
  • You run and maintain the server yourself
  • Younger project than Nextcloud or Seafile
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.