Seafile
High-performance self-hosted file sync with end-to-end encryption
Free Community edition, Pro from $10/user/yr
open-source self-hosted file-sync encrypted
About Seafile
Seafile is an open-source file hosting and sync platform with enterprise-grade performance. Features end-to-end encryption, file versioning, online document editing, and team collaboration. Known for fast sync speeds and reliability, even with large file libraries.
Highlights
- ✓ Fastest sync speeds among self-hosted options
- ✓ Client-side end-to-end encryption
- ✓ Built-in online document editor (SeaDoc)
- ✓ Fine-grained permission and sharing controls
Limitations
- ✗ Pro features require a paid license
- ✗ Smaller app ecosystem than Nextcloud
- ✗ Mobile apps less feature-rich than Dropbox
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Last updated: 2026-03-01