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ownCloud Server vs Pydio Cells
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| Fact | ownCloud Server | Pydio Cells |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 8.8k | 2.3k |
| Latest | v10.16.6 | v5.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 17 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Dropbox. Alternatives to Dropbox →
Full replacementownCloud ServerSelf-hosted file storage with desktop and mobile sync clients and share links.
PartialPydio CellsSelf-hosted file storage with sync clients and share links.
ownCloud Server
ownCloud Server
✓ signed The latest release, v10.16.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Pydio Cells
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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