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ProductivityAlternative to DropboxAlternative to Google DriveAlternative to Box

Seafile

High-performance cloud storage and team file synchronization platform.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars13.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cloud StorageDropbox AlternativeEncryptionSelf HostedFile SyncCollaboration
Overview

Why consider Seafile?

Seafile is an open-source enterprise file sync and sharing solution. It offers block-level delta sync, end-to-end client-side encryption, and integrated online markdown/document editing.

Guided learning

Learn Seafile by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Seafile

Seafile splits files into encrypted blocks to provide fast synchronization and version control with minimal network overhead.

Docker Compose Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/haiwen/seafile-docker.git
2cd seafile-docker
3docker compose up -d

Access the Seafile web portal on http://localhost:80.

Seafile Server Community Edition is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Seafile FAQs

Seafile is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Seafile is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Seafile is listed as an alternative to Dropbox. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.