What is Seafile best at?
Seafile is built for fast file sync and large libraries. It stores files in libraries as chunks, which makes syncing many files quick and efficient.
Seafile: Self-Hosted File Sync and Sharing
Seafile provides focused, efficient file synchronization and sharing with block-level transfers, encryption, version history, WebDAV, and Docker deployment.
Compare with similar apps
How Seafile stacks up against other syncing apps. Add or remove apps to change the comparison.
| Requirement | Seafile | Nextcloud | ownCloud | Syncthing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Min hardware | 2 cores · 2 GB RAM | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Price | Free + Pro | Free + Enterprise | Free + Enterprise | Free |
| Containers | Worth checking: 4 (app, MariaDB +2) | 3 (app, MariaDB +1) | 3 (app, MariaDB +1) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | MariaDB | MariaDB | MariaDB | SQLite |
| Runtime | C | PHP | PHP | Go |
| Install options | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | WindowsmacOSLinux |
Common questions
How does Seafile compare to Nextcloud?
Seafile focuses on file syncing and has a smaller feature set. Nextcloud offers calendars, contacts and many apps, while Seafile tends to feel faster…
Does Seafile support end-to-end encryption?
Yes. Libraries can be encrypted with a password, so file contents are encrypted on the client before upload. Keep the password safe, because…
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