SafeBucket vs Seafile
Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Drive . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
SafeBucket
Apache-2.0Self-hosted file sharing platform with direct S3 uploads, SSO, and role-based access control.
Seafile
AGPL-3.0High-performance open-source file sync and share platform for teams.
Side-by-side comparison
| SafeBucket | Seafile | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 702 | 14,907 |
| Forks | 21 | 1,654 |
| Open Issues | 39 | 87 |
| Last Commit | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| First Released | Oct 4, 2024 | Jul 12, 2012 |
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