# Pydio Cells vs Syncthing

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Syncthing

| Attribute | Pydio Cells | Syncthing |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.1 (75% (high)) | 56 (58% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 16 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 175 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 89,382 |
| 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":"Syncthing automatically synchronizes files between multiple computers in real-time while encrypting all communication and storing data only on your own devices. It operates without central servers, giving you complete privacy and control over where your data is stored and who can access it. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"What is Syncthing?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syncthing is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"Is Syncthing free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syncthing supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"What platforms does Syncthing support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Syncthing can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"Can Syncthing be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Syncthing is published under the MPL-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing","question":"Is Syncthing open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| 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. | Syncthing automatically synchronizes files between multiple computers in real-time while encrypting all communication and storing data only on your own devices. It operates without central servers, giving you complete privacy and control over where your data is stored and who can access it. |
| 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":"p2p_client","peer_to_peer_p2p_network_routing":true,"aws_s3_azure_blob_external_mounts":false,"active_directory_ldap_identity_sync":false,"self_hosted_linux_docker_deployment":true,"client_server_architecture_cloud_host":false,"end_to_end_encryption_keys_in_transit":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"LDAP / Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Go |
| license.spdx | - | MPL-2.0 |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":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","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://syncthing.net","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T12:45:46.864Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 7 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.7-rc.2","date":"2026-10-13T07:31:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.7-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.7-rc.1","date":"2026-10-08T07:15:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.7-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6","date":"2026-10-06T06:08:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.4","date":"2026-09-30T07:55:44Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.3","date":"2026-09-22T13:13:35Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.1","date":"2026-09-15T12:18:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.5","date":"2026-09-08T07:35:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.4-rc.2","date":"2026-08-24T19:15:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.4-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.4-rc.1","date":"2026-08-19T10:39:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.4-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3","date":"2026-08-05T13:06:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.3","date":"2026-08-03T22:03:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.2","date":"2026-07-28T06:32:24Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.1","date":"2026-07-21T05:03:07Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2","date":"2026-07-08T13:43:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.4","date":"2026-06-26T06:04:03Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.3","date":"2026-06-23T10:04:39Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.2","date":"2026-06-13T06:47:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.1","date":"2026-06-12T07:20:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.1","date":"2026-06-02T11:50:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.1-rc.1","date":"2026-05-25T13:35:09Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.1-rc.1"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 5.8 |
| security.trust_center | https://www.pydio.com/en/blog/pydio-cells-v3-improved-speed-security-searchability-compliance | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":3,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsyncthing%2Fsyncthing&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

## Capabilities (File Sync)

| Capability | Pydio Cells | Syncthing |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Self hosted | P2p client |
| 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 2026-10-16T19:27:56.405Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*