Pydio

Pydio Cells is a self-hosted, cloud-native document sharing and collaboration platform designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. According to the vendor, it enables businesses to securely share and collaborate on files and documents internally and with external stakeholders while maintaining control and ownership of their data. Pydio Cells is said to be suitable for a wide range of professions and industries, including consulting firms, healthcare organizations, education and academic institutions, legal services, manufacturing companies, architecture, construction, engineering, IT and technology, as well as marketing and advertising.

Key Features

Secure File Sharing: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells provides a secure file sharing platform where organizations can easily share files with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Users can reportedly share any type of file, regardless of size, with a maximum file size limit of up to 5TB per file. Access to shared files can be controlled and audited, ensuring data security and privacy.

Real-time Collaboration: The vendor claims that Pydio Cells enables real-time collaboration between project members. Users can collaborate on files using metadata, comments, and media annotations. Metadata can supposedly be used to tag files with keywords, helping to organize and track data. Users can provide feedback, comments, and annotations directly on files, facilitating a fluid collaboration workflow.

Customizable Branding: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells can be installed on a company's own server and customized to reflect their brand. Organizations can reportedly create their own branded file sharing platform, inviting clients and partners to access files through a personalized URL with custom logos and welcome messages. The unique "Cells" approach is said to allow for easy organization and classification of data based on projects or clients.

Access Control and User Management: The vendor states that Pydio Cells offers easy administration and full control over user access and permissions. Within specific workspaces, users can be granted different levels of rights based on their roles and confidentiality requirements. Access can be assigned to individuals, groups, or roles, allowing for flexible and granular access control. Administrators can monitor user activity, restrict access or uploads, and track file access and history.

Data Security: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells prioritizes data security and provides features to protect sensitive information. Data is stored on the organization's own storage, ensuring control and ownership. Encryption at rest and secure exchange protocols (SSL and TLS) are implemented to safeguard data. Additional security features reportedly include intrusion prevention and access rights management.

File Transfer vs. Document Sharing and Collaboration - The Answer is Clear: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells is a self-hosted document management, sharing, and collaboration platform. It provides robust file transfer capabilities, allowing users to upload and download files up to 1TB in size. Cells' flat architecture is said to ensure low latency and fast file transfer speeds. Users can set expiring links or share links that do not expire. Cells reportedly supports secure file transfer and collaboration from any device, including mobile apps. The platform allows users to create a branded file transfer experience.

Enterprise-level Service and Support: The vendor claims that Pydio Cells offers enterprise-level service and support. The customer success team and expert engineers reportedly provide Level 3 support for enterprise clients. Support and bug-tracking are said to be available via the Enterprise Customer Dashboard. Unlimited incidents are supposedly covered during the subscription period. The Premium Remote Support package is said to cover remote installation, migration, upgrades, performance optimizations, and custom code debugging.

Self-Hosted Virtual Data Room and Document Sharing and Collaboration in One Platform: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells serves as a self-hosted virtual data room solution. It can supposedly handle complex and sensitive data and transactions. Cells provides document management, sharing, and collaboration capabilities. The platform is described as easy to use and navigate. It offers advanced search functionality and role-based access control. Cells is said to track user and file activity for auditing purposes. The platform is claimed to be scalable and cost-effective.

Self-Hosted Digital Asset Management, Sharing and Collaboration in One Platform: The vendor states that Pydio Cells combines digital asset management (DAM) with sharing and collaboration features. It allows users to upload, manage, and organize digital assets. Cells reportedly offers flexible metadata options for organizing and finding assets. Advanced search capabilities, including keyword search and AI-powered guided search, are said to be included. Role-based access control is claimed to ensure secure access to digital assets. Cells is described as scalable and supporting efficient storage options. The platform is said to provide analytics and activity tracking features.

Self-Hosted Document Management, Sharing and Collaboration in One Platform: According to the vendor, Pydio Cells serves as a self-hosted document management solution. It offers advanced document management features, including indexing, metadata, and access control. Cells supports document lifecycle management and version control. The platform provides secure access to documents from any device. Cells offers automation capabilities with the Cell Flows feature. It is described as scalable and capable of handling a large number of documents. Cells also provides enterprise-level service and support.