Seafile
seafile.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Open Source File Sync and Share Software
How to Replace SeafileOverview
Features
35 features across 18 categories
AI(2)
Automatically generates file tags using AI technology
Automatically generates file descriptions and extracts key information from files
Accessibility(1)
Access files from any device, anywhere, including desktop, mobile, and web interfaces
Backup & Recovery(4)
Support for regular data backup through mysqldump and rsync with dedicated backup server support
seaf-fsck tool for administrators to check, remove corrupted data, and export raw files without database
Support for file history recovery and version management with efficient deduplication storage
Create mirrors of libraries to help defend against ransomware attacks with backup servers
Collaboration(4)
Real-time co-editing with teammates, complete with revision and review workflow
File locking to prevent concurrent editing and file conflicts, with automatic locking for Office files
Online collaborative editing for Office files (docx/pptx/xlsx) through Office Online Server or Collabora Online integration
View and edit files online with support for multiple file formats including Office and text files
Compliance & Audit(1)
Detailed audit logs to meet compliance requirements including login, traffic, access, edit, and permission logs
Content Creation(2)
Markdown support with quick formatting and export options for documents
Embed videos, tables, file links and other elements in documents and wikis
File Management(3)
Assign custom properties to files such as owner, status, and security level for better organization and metadata management
Preview support for video, audio, PDF, images, and text files
Mount cloud files as a local disk without syncing, accessing server storage directly from local file system with offline support
Integration(3)
Integration with LDAP and Active Directory for unified login and group synchronization
HTTP REST API for integration with third-party applications
WebDAV interface for integration with other mobile applications and clients
Knowledge Management(1)
Team wiki to organize and share team knowledge with read-only or edit permissions, nested subpages, and version tracking
Mobile(1)
Access files through Seafile mobile apps on Android and iOS with offline caching and photo/contact backup
Organization(1)
Organize tags in parent-child relationships for structured categorization of files
Search & Discovery(1)
Easily filter, sort, and find files using custom properties and full-text search capabilities
Security & Encryption(2)
End-to-end encryption and server-side encryption technologies to protect data security
All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS protocol for secure communication
Security & Permissions(4)
Control access with read/write, read-only, and preview permissions at every level including custom permissions for sub-folders
Ability to remotely delete files from lost or compromised devices
Two-step verification for enhanced account security
File virus scanning with instant scanning for files uploaded through share links
Sharing(1)
Password protection, expiration time, and access control for share links
Synchronization(2)
File synchronization across Windows, Mac, and Linux with library-based organization and selective sync capabilities
Highly efficient file syncing across devices with ability to selectively sync directories
User Management(1)
Define custom roles and assign different functionality permissions to user groups
Visualization(1)
Create table, gallery, kanban, and map views based on file properties with support for filtering, sorting, grouping, and hiding
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a Seafile alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 35 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Seafile saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
3 known integrations