# Seafile Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Seafile Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other File Sharing products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/161574/Seafile --- # Seafile Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Seafile ## What is Seafile? Seafile is an open-source workspace where you can save, organize, and collaborate on your files and documents. From essential features like file syncing and sharing, to advanced capabilities such as extensible metadata management, multi-level tagging and AI-powered file organization, it offers numerous possibilities to enhance your file workflow. It offers both cloud-based and self-hosted deployment options to meet different data management and security needs. ## What is Seafile used for? [File Sharing](https://www.capterra.com/file-sharing-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 7 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Seafile?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.seafile.com&name=Seafile) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Seafile 5.0 (7) VS. [4.7 (24,055)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $8.75 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.9 (7) Ease Of Use 4.6 (28,315) Value For Money 4.8 (6) Value For Money 4.5 (20,462) Customer Service 4.0 (3) Customer Service 4.4 (18,463) ## Seafile alternatives Highest Rated [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) [4.8 (28,439)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/reviews/) Starting price $7.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) [4.7 (17,497)](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/reviews/) Starting price $7.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/) [4.5 (12,642)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/reviews/) Starting price $1.99 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 90% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/) [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) [4.5 (21,684)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/reviews/) Starting price $11.99 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/161574/Seafile/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Access Controls/Permissions 4.8 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Real Time Synchronization 5.0 (4) 125.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Files and folders are updated in real-time when changes/edits are made Encryption 4.5 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Convert data into a code for security Audit Trail 4.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Collaboration Tools 5.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Seafile 26 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Store and organize documents in a centralized system Convert data into a code for security Create, save, and store files Move files across different systems or networks Communicate using messages within the system Access software remotely via mobile devices Files and folders are updated in real-time when changes/edits are made Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (7) 4.6 Based on 7 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (6) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.8 (6) 4.8 Based on 6 reviews ## Integrations [ 10Web](https://www.capterra.com/p/186678/10Web/)[ 1Solution](https://www.capterra.com/p/300406/1Solution/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.0 (3) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.0 (3) 4.0 Based on 3 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 5.0 Based on 7 reviews Filter by rating 5(7) 4(0) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AU Anonymous User CTO Information Technology and Services ### "Superfast and reliably sync and share solution" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 31, 2023 Sharing files in the team is the main purpose. We need control of our data, and we want to have the ability to manage who has access to the files. Pros Seafile does not require a lot of training. After configuring the synchronisation in the seafile client (available for windows, linux and mac) the client is working without any problems in the background. Changes on the clients or the server are detected fast and the synchronisation starts immediately. Cons The first implementation was not straightforward. The documentation is not that clear and precise. Important hints are hidden in the update notes or some parameters are not documented at all. On the contrary, after the initial setup, seafile is running without any problems. Alternatives considered [Nextcloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/161572/NextCloud/) Reasons for choosing Seafile nextcloud offers to much stuff, we don't need. Also the synchronisation is not that fast and reliable. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Mohammad M. Technical Office Engineer Civil Engineering ### "Seafile drives productivity with its stellar cross-platform file-syncing capabilities." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 21, 2023 Seafile performs commendably well as a self-hosting cloud solution with its incredible user experience & features offered across all connected devices. Assigning users, drive clients, sharing data among users, file versioning & access controls are brilliantly implemented in Seafile to ensure optimal usability & convenience, thus effectively making our workspace more manageable without interruptions. Pros Whether our team is designing an architectural plan on a single CAD file on our shared cloud drive, or simply transfering or modifying modifying files on the go, this open-source utility has by far been the greatest user experience regarding data management & collaboration. I've set up a 2TB NAS drive connected to my Seafile account & from there, I was quickly able to establish drive clients for our project team to access our files directly from our company computers & smartphones. Creating & assigning users with access privileges to specific directories can be done effortlessly to ensure that the data remain intact without unintentional tampering. Moreover, transferring data from a desktop computer or mobile has been blazing fast on our 2.5 gigabit office ethernet & the user interface deserves a lot of praise for its snappy performance & features to modify & share files across connected users & groups at our office. Cons My project team & I have zero complaints regarding the functionality & overall usability of the software. It works perfectly well. Switched from [Progress ShareFile](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007380/ShareFile/) [Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/) The flexibility in managing users & data and the cost-saving measures benefitted from using Seafile made the most sense to make the switch. Alternatives considered [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/) Reasons for choosing Seafile Being able to increase our NAS storage & utilize our data from our own cloud drive without needing to pay additional annual subscription fees compelled our team to use Seafile. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User IT Consultant Information Technology and Services ### "Fast and reliable file storage with full control over business data" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 2, 2022 Easy to use, flexible setup of folder sync pairs (synced folders do not have to be located within a single overarching directory as is the case for many alternative solutions). Pros Speed and reliabilty of file synchronization. Changes to files are synced more or less instantaneously after hitting save which gives peace of mind that my business-critical project files are backed up without any effort from my side. Cons Personally I would appreicate an option to share libraries as Samba shares so I can mount libraries as a network drive without syncing them to my laptop. WebDav limits file transfers to 4GB per file which is too low for my use case. Switched from [Nextcloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/161572/NextCloud/) Unreliable and slow file synchronization via Nextcloud Client application. Alternatives considered [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) Reasons for choosing Seafile Option to host an instance on my own infrastructure. This makes it easier to comply with GDPR regulations regarding sensitive data since I do not have to rely on US-based cloud providers. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User GIS Specialist Oil & Energy ### "Really Fast, Reliable, File Synchronization" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 14, 2022 I've been using Seafile for a few years now. I have never had issues with files getting corrupted (looking at you, Nextcloud!). The OnlyOffice integration works well and is really handy for editing documents right in your browser. Seafile also supports WebDAV, which makes it easy to edit documents using Microsoft Office on my mobile phone. Pros I love how fast it does synchronization. It's also fairly low-maintenance once it is set up properly. I love that I can integrate OnlyOffice into it. Cons The setup can be a little difficult at first. The documentation detailing the setup is pretty decent, but you have to know which parts to use and which to ignore. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MC Matthew C. Senior Software Engineer Biotechnology ### "Home Server" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 7, 2021 Seafile just works and does it's job in the background. For my family, files are magically backed up and shared between computers with no issues. Pros The client is simple and easy to use. Files are synced in a timely manner, always correct and have no issues. I use a local server running Seafile on Linux with a Docker container. Seafile sends the files to the server in real-time for document management (and the server does backups). Simple enough for my wife and kids to use for pictures, videos, school work (we homeschool) and documents. Previously we used Perforce (I am a software engineer), but that was too complicated for my family. Seafile is great replacement. Cons Version history is a little weak. I would like more control over what is kept and what is overwritten. Automated backups would be a great addition. Switched from [P4](https://www.capterra.com/p/174325/Helix-Core/) Perforce is great and I use it a work, but at home it was overkill. Perforce replaced scripts that ran to copy files across the network to a local server. Seafile keeps the simplicity of file copies (instead of encrypted/databased files) so backup restoration is simple. Alternatives considered [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) Reasons for choosing Seafile Cost. I already had a local server and prefer to keep my data out of the cloud. I also have many music and video files. Storing all that in the cloud, for a family of 7, gets expensive really fast. With Seafile on a local server, I maintain control over my data and saved lots of money (for the price of the online services, I could buy a new server and backup drives every year and still be cheaper). Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BB Brett B. IT Manager Religious Institutions ### "Fantastic" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 20, 2019 Pros I love Seafile! It is a great alternative to Dropbox that I can host myself and own my own data. Has many great features like being able to share an upload link for others to send you files. Cons A bit of a learning curve to set up if you aren't a system administrator, but the documentation is really well made. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PW Peter W. Head of IT Machinery ### "Great Alternative to Dropbox - for teams as well as individual use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 3, 2018 Pros I was looking for a solution that would provide Dropbox-like features to my team of some 25: \* Robust syncing and sharing \* Multi plattform support Seafile fit the bill spot on. Syncing and sharing works like a charm, no matter what platform or hardware. It is robust, reliable and fast. Just like I got to know Dropbox over the past years. What I was not expecting to get, but what we started liking a lot is the integration with a online editor. It gives Seafile all you know from Google Docs: You can work simultaneously on one and the same office document straight from the browser. All edits are transmitted in real time to all co-editors. No local editor needed. (We are using OnlyOffice as a document server. We also tried Collabora, but Only Office has a much nicer UI and better compatability.) Cons Installing Seafile is not as simple as using it. It takes a little effort to get it up and running. (OnlyOffice integration is easy thanks to the provided Docker container) Seafile's folder and user administration lacks some simple features that you would normally expect to facilitate system administration (i.e., sorting, filters, customizable table views) . Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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