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Pydio Cells vs Unison
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| Fact | Pydio Cells | Unison |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | OCaml |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 2.3k | 5.5k |
| Latest | v5.1.0 | v2.54.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-20 |
| Release cadence | about 17 days between releases | about 179 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Dropbox. Alternatives to Dropbox →
PartialPydio CellsSelf-hosted file storage with sync clients and share links.
PartialUnisonTwo-way sync between two machines over SSH with conflict detection, with no server or web access.
Pydio Cells
Pydio Cells
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Unison
unsigned The latest release, v2.54.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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