# lsyncd vs Pydio Cells

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Pydio Cells

| Attribute | lsyncd | Pydio Cells |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 29.5 (32% (low)) | 40.1 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 6,067 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Lsyncd actively watches local file systems for modifications using filesystem event interfaces, then automatically copies those changes to remote systems. It supports rsync and rsync+ssh as synchronization protocols and offers customization through configuration files and Lua scripting. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://lsyncd.github.io/lsyncd","question":"What is lsyncd?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"lsyncd is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://lsyncd.github.io/lsyncd","question":"Is lsyncd free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. lsyncd can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://lsyncd.github.io/lsyncd","question":"Can lsyncd be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. lsyncd is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/lsyncd/lsyncd","question":"Is lsyncd open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A self-hosted platform that enables organizations to manage document sharing, collaboration, and workflows with full data control, designed as an alternative to cloud solutions for enterprises with strict security and compliance requirements. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://pydio.com","question":"What is Pydio Cells?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pydio Cells is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Paid editions are also offered: Connect and Enterprise, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://pydio.com","question":"Is Pydio Cells free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pydio Cells supports the web, Linux, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://pydio.com","question":"What platforms does Pydio Cells support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Pydio Cells can be deployed hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://pydio.com","question":"Can Pydio Cells be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Pydio Cells. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Pydio Cells not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.pydio.com/en/blog/why-upgrade-reporting-audit-and-compliance-capabilities","question":"What security certifications does Pydio Cells have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Watches a local directory tree for changes using filesystem event notifications (inotify or fsevents) and efficiently synchronizes them to a remote target using rsync or SSH, without requiring block-level mirroring or filesystem modifications. | A self-hosted platform that enables organizations to manage document sharing, collaboration, and workflows with full data control, designed as an alternative to cloud solutions for enterprises with strict security and compliance requirements. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"self_hosted","peer_to_peer_p2p_network_routing":false,"block_level_delta_sync_transfer_speed":false}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"self_hosted","active_directory_ldap_identity_sync":true,"self_hosted_linux_docker_deployment":true,"client_server_architecture_cloud_host":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"LDAP / Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity"}]` |
| language.primary | Lua | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://lsyncd.github.io/lsyncd","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:37:11.845Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Home","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Connect"},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Advanced enterprise support, directories, auditing, reporting dashboards, and custom workflows","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pydio.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T16:08:07.569Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 162 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/lsyncd/lsyncd/releases/tag/v2.3.1","date":"2022-11-17T02:10:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/lsyncd/lsyncd/releases/tag/v2.3.0","date":"2022-06-07T21:49:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.0"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.pydio.com/en/blog/pydio-cells-v3-improved-speed-security-searchability-compliance |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=homebrew&package_name=lsyncd&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (File Sync)

| Capability | lsyncd | Pydio Cells |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Self hosted | Self hosted |
| Peer to peer p2p network routing | ✗ | - |
| Client server architecture cloud host | - | ✓ |
| Block level delta sync transfer speed | ✗ | - |
| Self hosted linux docker deployment | - | ✓ |
| Synology qnap nas hardware integration | - | - |
| Aws s3 azure blob external mounts | - | - |
| Active directory ldap identity sync | - | ✓ |
| Version history and conflict resolution | - | - |
| End to end encryption keys in transit | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:31.052Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*