# Pydio Cells vs Seafile

| Attribute | Pydio Cells | Seafile |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.1 (75% (high)) | 47.4 (16% (low)) |
| 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":"A file storage and synchronization platform that lets teams organize, share, and collaborate on content. It emphasizes privacy through encryption and provides version control, document editing, and knowledge management features. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://www.seafile.com","question":"What is Seafile?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Seafile is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $8 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.seafile.com/en/pricing/","question":"Is Seafile free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Seafile supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.seafile.com","question":"What platforms does Seafile support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Seafile can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.seafile.com","question":"Can Seafile be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Seafile, including LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, OnlyOffice, Collabora Online and WebDAV. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.seafile.com","question":"What does Seafile integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Seafile. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Seafile not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.seafile.com/en/privacy_policy/","question":"What security certifications does Seafile have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Seafile is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Singapore.","source":"https://www.seafile.com/en/pricing/","question":"Where is Seafile available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":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. | A storage platform for organizing files in encrypted libraries, with cross-device syncing, version tracking, and team sharing capabilities. |
| 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","self_hosted_linux_docker_deployment":true,"block_level_delta_sync_transfer_speed":true,"client_server_architecture_cloud_host":true,"end_to_end_encryption_keys_in_transit":true,"version_history_and_conflict_resolution":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"LDAP / Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity"}]` | `[{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"Active Directory"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"OnlyOffice"},{"name":"Collabora Online"},{"name":"WebDAV"},{"name":"Collabora","native":true,"category":"productivity"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"SG","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":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":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community Edition","summary":"Free & open source","features":["File sync","File sharing","Version control","Group sharing","WebDAV","Library encryption","Basic team collaboration"],"description":"Open-source self-hosted edition with core file management features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional Edition","summary":"$100 total for 3-9 users, then $48/user/year (discounts at 250+ users)","features":["Full-text search","Granular folder permissions","Audit logs","LDAP/AD authentication","ADFS/Shibboleth SSO","Role-based account management","Remote wipe","Two-factor authentication","Antivirus integration","OnlyOffice/Collabora integration","AWS S3 support","High availability clustering"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":48,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-hosted enterprise solution with advanced security, compliance, and support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus Edition (Cloud)","summary":"$8/user/month (trial: max 3 users, 3 months free)","features":["File upload/download","Cross-platform sync with drive mount","Granular sharing permissions","Organizational structure","File operation audit logs","Office document editing","Metadata management","Extended file properties","Kanban/gallery/table/map views","Hierarchical tagging","AI metadata extraction","SeaDoc document collaboration","Wiki knowledge base"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Cloud-hosted collaborative workspace with metadata management and AI features","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Professional Support Plan","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Hourly Support","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"hour","amount":120,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free community edition or $100 total for 3-9 Pro users, then $48/user/year; cloud Plus at $8/user/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.seafile.com/en/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:04:37.559Z","freeTrialDays":90,"startingPrice":{"amount":100,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":100,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.pydio.com/en/blog/pydio-cells-v3-improved-speed-security-searchability-compliance | - |

## Capabilities (File Sync)

| Capability | Pydio Cells | Seafile |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T19:19:22.121Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*