Seafile
- About
- Open-source file sync and share with encryption and team collaboration. Open-source alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive.
- Catalogue
- No. 346
- Category
- Data & Content
- GitHub stars
- ★ 0

Overview
Seafile is an open-source cloud storage system for syncing and sharing files, with privacy protection and teamwork features. Files are grouped into libraries that sync separately and can be encrypted with a password you choose.
What it does well
Seafile syncs selected folders, resolves conflicts using file history, transfers only changed data and resumes interrupted transfers. A drive client gives access to all files on demand. You share folders with users and groups, create password-protected links and keep version history. It also offers custom file properties, table, Kanban, gallery and map views, built-in documents and wikis, and integration with OnlyOffice and Collabora.
Why it’s in the collection
Seafile is a fast, proven way for a team to run its own Dropbox, with client-side encryption for sensitive libraries. The client and core are GPL-licensed.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 0
- Forks
- 0
- Commits
- 0
- Repository
- haiwen/seafile
Languages
- C 82.7%
- Python 14.4%
- Other 2.9%
Compared with
DropboxCommercial cloud file storage and sync.
Google DriveGoogle's cloud file storage.
NextcloudNo. 026Open-source self-hosted file sync and collaboration suite.
See every open-source alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive in the collection.



