Pydio
Turn any web server into a powerful file management system and an alternative to mainstream cloud storage providers.
- GitHub stars
- 2,253
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v4.4.18
6 October 2026 - Last commit
- 8 October 2026
- Runs on
- Go
Commits per month, last 12 months
327 commits
Replaces
Paid products Pydio can stand in for.
How to self-host Pydio
Pydio runs on Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Guides that cover it
Questions
Is Pydio free?
Yes. Pydio is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Pydio?
Yes. Pydio runs on Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Pydio replace?
People use Pydio instead of Box, Google Drive or Dropbox.
Is Pydio still maintained?
The last change to Pydio's code was on 8 October 2026, with 327 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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