Pydio | Enterprise Document Sharing, Collaboration & Management Platform
Pydio is open-source file sharing software deployed on your servers. Built according to your business needs and regulations.
Categories:
Pydio Cells is an open-source, self-hosted enterprise platform for secure document sharing, collaboration, and management, designed for organizations demanding full data sovereignty.
🚀 Overview
Pydio Cells is a next-generation file sharing and collaboration platform that serves as a secure, self-hosted alternative to SaaS solutions like Box, Dropbox, or SharePoint. It empowers enterprises to maintain complete control over their data, avoiding vendor lock-in and ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR.
The project originated as a full rewrite of the original Pydio (formerly AjaXplorer) in Go, adopting a microservices architecture for scalability, performance, and maintainability. It solves key pain points including platform sprawl from multiple tools, security risks in cloud services, complex access controls, and manual workflows by providing unified document management, no-code automations, and intuitive interfaces.
Built for organizations in sensitive environments—like insurance firms, universities, and government entities—Pydio Cells is ideal for IT teams and self-hosting enthusiasts seeking robust, customizable tools without compromising on security or usability.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance file sharing & collaboration, supporting large transfers up to 5TB and remote work
- Cells Flows: native no-code automation for workflows, tagging, notifications, and third-party integrations
- Granular access controls via 'Cells' workspaces, SSO, 2FA, ACLs for secure collaboration
- Advanced knowledge management with AI-powered search, automated metadata tagging, and versioning
- Optional: Virtual Data Rooms, Digital Asset Management, document lifecycle tools
- Upcoming: Enhancements in v5-dev branch including improved i18n, FUSE support, and cluster scaling
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML (web UI with Material Design)
- Backend: Go (microservices: gateway, IDM, data sync, scheduler, etc.)
- Database: MySQL/MariaDB (primary), etcd (discovery), MongoDB (indexing/metadata)
- Auth: Built-in Identity Management with SSO/2FA support
- Hosting: Self-hosted binaries for Linux/macOS/Windows, Docker support
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Enterprises who want to replace SaaS with sovereign self-hosted solutions
- IT teams looking for secure, compliant document management
- Indie self-hosters building Nextcloud alternatives with enterprise-grade features
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://pydio.com/en/download (pre-built binaries or request enterprise trial)
- GitHub: https://github.com/pydio/cells
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes / Freemium / Open Source (Community Edition is fully free and open-source under AGPLv3; Enterprise offers premium support and features.)
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/pydio/cells
Can I contribute?
Yes — Follow CONTRIBUTING.md: submit issues/PRs on GitHub, contribute translations via Crowdin, or join developer guide for plugins/extensions.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://pydio.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/pydio/cells
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Pydio
- Email: Via contact form on website
Built with ❤️ and kept warm on WarmIndex.
Similar apps
Rallly: Free Group Meeting Scheduling Tool
rallly.co
Rallly is the fastest and easiest scheduling and collaboration tool. Create a meeting poll in seconds, no login required.
No-code open source database & application builder | Baserow
baserow.io
Discover Baserow, the open-source no-code platform for building databases and applications. No code or technical skills needed. Start creating for free today!
Free Online Meetings & Video Calls | Microsoft Teams
teams.live.comfree
Start free Teams video calls instantly! Connect, collaborate, and communicate effortlessly. Enjoy features like video calls, chat, file sharing, and more. Perfect for personal use, freelancers, solopreneurs, PTAs, teachers, small businesses and social events. Get started today!
Cafecito Connect - Brewing conversations and collabs
meetcafecito.com
Brewing conversations and collabs