# Pydio Cells vs rsync

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** rsync

| Attribute | Pydio Cells | rsync |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.1 (75% (high)) | 49.4 (47% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 27 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 267 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 5,285 |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"An open source command-line tool for efficiently synchronizing files and directories between systems. It uses the rsync algorithm to send only differences rather than complete copies, supporting multiple transport protocols (SSH, rsh, direct sockets) and can operate as both a client and server. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://rsync.samba.org","question":"What is rsync?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"rsync is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://rsync.samba.org","question":"Is rsync free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"rsync supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://rsync.samba.org","question":"What platforms does rsync support?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Open-source command-line tool that synchronizes files between computers or locations using efficient delta transfer, available across Linux, BSD, macOS, and other Unix-like systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"self_hosted","block_level_delta_sync_transfer_speed":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"LDAP / Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | C |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"}` | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","description":"Freely available under GNU General Public License"}],"summary":"Free and open source (GNU GPL)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://rsync.samba.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:36:33.254Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 30 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.5.1","date":"2026-09-21T04:10:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.5.0","date":"2026-08-13T00:30:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.4","date":"2026-06-08T04:59:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.3","date":"2026-05-20T00:16:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.2","date":"2026-04-28T04:50:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.1","date":"2025-01-15T21:06:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.0","date":"2025-01-14T19:39:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.0"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| 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=rsync&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (File Sync)

| Capability | Pydio Cells | rsync |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T20:52:46.606Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*