Comparison

Pydio vs OnVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pydio

Access your files from a Pydio or Pydio Cells server on your mobile device. This open-source platform offers secure file sharing and synchronization for enterprises, with a focus on data control and security.

Highlights
  • Connect to Pydio/Pydio Cells servers
  • Access files on the go
  • Secure file sharing
  • Mobile and desktop sync apps
  • Enterprise-grade security and control
Features
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Pydio Application allows you to connect to a Pydio or Pydio Cells server (enterprise editions included) to access your files on the go on your mobile or tablet. Pydio - Put Your Data In Orbit - is the mature open source alternative to SaaS-based documents sharing solutions, for the Enterprise. Pydio is an open source file sharing platform for the enterprise, with simple and sleek webn mobile and desktop sync apps, hosted securely on your servers and clouds. As easy to use as great consumer software, it is designed to provide enterprise grade security and control. Forever free for the community, a commercial offering is available for the enterprise with professional support, branding and white-labelling, and simple BYOD deployment on mobile devices. PLEASE NOTE: - this application is useless if you don't actually want to connect to a Pydio server.

About

OnVault

Features
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OnVault is an offline OCR app for people who want to organize and search documents entirely on their device. You can capture invoices, receipts, contracts, business cards, application forms, ID documents, and more with your iPhone, then review, store, and search them with confidence. OCR and search are completed entirely on-device, without sending documents to the cloud Documents are easy to find not only by file name, but also by their contents Face ID and re-authentication settings make it easier to handle confidential documents appropriately Documents can be exported to Files only when needed, making it easy to fit into existing workflows Key Features Document scanning and image import Corner correction, rotation, page review, and scan enhancement review Full-text search of OCR text Filtered search by date range, category, and more Save to Files and configure post-save original file handling rules App Lock, re-authentication, and original image retention settings Audit log, deletion history, and audit report export Ideal For Supporting storage of KYC and identity verification documents Organizing invoices, receipts, and contracts Situations where you want to search business cards or application forms later Document workflows in environments where cloud use is restricted Privacy Policy: https://onvault.mjo.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://onvault.mjo.app/en/terms

Screenshots

Pydio3 screens
OnVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pydio at none against OnVault's 3. OnVault's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OnVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pydio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pydio ships an update monthly, OnVault fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pydio versus OnVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPydioOnVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbstrium SASAKIFUMI YOSHIMURA

In-app purchases

None

Pydio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OnVault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$36.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$79.99

Questions

Is Pydio free?
Pydio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnVault free?
OnVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pydio or OnVault have ads?
Neither Pydio nor OnVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pydio or OnVault?
Pydio ships an update monthly, and OnVault fortnightly. Most recently, Pydio was updated on October 7, 2026 and OnVault on October 7, 2026.

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