Pydio Cells
Self-hosted enterprise file sharing and collaboration platform
Pydio Cells is a self-hosted, enterprise-grade content collaboration platform designed for organizations that need secure file sharing, collaboration, and document management without relying on SaaS services.
Key Features
- Self-hosted deployment with data control and hybrid cloud readiness
- High-performance large file transfers up to 5TB
- No-code automation via Cells Flows for complex workflows
- Granular access control, SSO, 2FA, and ACL-based permissions
- Digital Asset Management and Document Management capabilities
- Web-based collaboration with an integrated UI and REST/CLI APIs
- Private data rooms for sensitive transactions and audits
Use Cases
- Enterprises requiring on-prem data sovereignty and regulated access controls
- Organizations consolidating document workflows across departments and partners
- Private-cloud deployments replacing SaaS with centralized governance
Limitations and Considerations
- Windows support in the latest development branch is not fully mature; Linux/macOS are the recommended targets
Conclusion
Pydio Cells combines self-hosted control with scalable collaboration features, making it suitable for organizations needing secure document sharing, workflow automation, and governance.
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