Seafile

High-performance open-source file sync and share platform for teams.

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Seafile is a high-performance, open-source file synchronization and sharing platform designed for reliability and speed. It uses a unique library-based storage model with client-side encryption, making it one of the most secure self-hosted Google Drive alternatives available. Files are organized into libraries that can be synced independently and selectively.

Seafile excels in performance and scalability, making it well-suited for organizations with large numbers of users and files. It provides desktop sync clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with mobile apps. The platform includes file versioning, trash recovery, shared links with passwords and expiry dates, and fine-grained permission management. It also integrates with ONLYOFFICE for online document editing.

With over 14,000 GitHub stars, Seafile is widely deployed by universities, enterprises, and government organizations. It offers a Community Edition (open-source, AGP-3.0) and a Pro Edition with additional features. It can be deployed on Linux servers or via Docker, and is a strong choice for teams that prioritize performance, reliability, and data sovereignty over Google Drive.

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Cloud Storage

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# self hosted # privacy # cloud storage # file storage

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Seafile organize files and handle security?

Seafile organizes files into libraries that can be synced independently and selectively, and it supports client-side encryption, making it one of the most secure self-hosted Google Drive alternatives. It includes file versioning, trash recovery, shared links with passwords and expiry dates, and fine-grained permission management. The library-based model also scales well for organizations with many users and files.

What is the difference between the Seafile Community and Pro editions?

The Community Edition is open source under AGPL-3.0 and covers the core sync, sharing, versioning, and permission features. The Pro Edition adds advanced functionality for organizations that need more than the community build. Both can be deployed on Linux servers or via Docker, and Seafile is widely used by universities, enterprises, and government organizations.

Does Seafile support online document editing?

Yes — Seafile integrates with ONLYOFFICE for online document editing directly in the browser. In addition, it provides desktop sync clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with mobile apps. This makes Seafile a full file collaboration platform rather than just a sync tool.

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