Google Drive vs Pydio Cells
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
File Sync & Sharing
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Fine-Grained Access Controls Pydio Cells has advanced, policy-based access controls
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Real-Time Document Editing Google Docs is more capable for collaboration
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Data Sovereignty Self-hosted with no third-party data access
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Compliance Features Pydio Cells used by regulated organizations like BMW
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Mobile Apps
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$1.99/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$1.99/mo per user (100% savings vs Google One 100GB)
Verdict
Pydio Cells is an enterprise-grade alternative for organizations that need fine-grained access controls and full data sovereignty. Google Drive wins on ease of use and collaborative editing, but Pydio Cells eliminates privacy trade-offs.
Best for: Organizations handling sensitive data who need enterprise access controls without cloud privacy risks
Last updated: 2026-03-01