Seafile
Self-hosted file sync and share. Fast, reliable, with built-in encryption.
What it is
Seafile is a self-hosted file sync and share platform. Python + C, fast (uses a custom protocol for sync), libraries, teams, sharing links, web upload, mobile apps, desktop clients, and integrations with Collabora/OnlyOffice for online editing.
Why we recommend it
If you want a self-hosted Dropbox/Google Drive alternative that's faster than Nextcloud sync, Seafile is the answer. The custom protocol is much faster than WebDAV for large libraries.
When to use it
- Self-hosted Dropbox/Drive alternative
- File sync for a team or organization
- When you need fast sync (many files, large files)
- Online document editing (with OnlyOffice/Collabora)
Quickstart
Run this in your terminal. Self-hosts locally with Docker or your preferred setup.
$ docker run -d --name seafile -p 80:80 -v seafile_data:/shared seafileltd/seafile:latestSetup
Tags
Integrates with
Common use cases
- →dropbox-replacement
- →team-file-share
- →fast-sync
- →online-editing
Pricing
Community Edition: free. Pro Edition: from $800/year per 100 users.
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