Documents & wikis
Seafile
Open source file sync and share solution with high performance and reliability
A self-hosted file sync and share platform offering custom file properties, collaborative documents, wikis, and enterprise-grade security for organizing and
Overview
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Seafile is an open source, self-hosted file sync and share solution designed to provide a better way to work with files and documents. It combines essential features like file syncing and sharing with advanced capabilities including extensible metadata management and AI-powered file organization through custom file properties, flexible file views (table, gallery, kanban, and map), and automatic tagging.
The platform includes built-in collaborative document editing through SeaDoc with real-time co-authoring, revision workflows, and markdown support, as well as a Wiki feature for creating team knowledge bases with nested subpages. It supports comprehensive cloud storage features with online file editing for Office and text formats, and provides flexible sharing with granular permissions at every level.
Security is a core focus with enterprise-grade features including end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, remote wipe capabilities, detailed audit logging, and antivirus integration. The platform has been trusted by millions of users over a decade and is used by thousands of teams, companies and organizations worldwide including Alibaba Group, Humboldt University in Berlin, and Kaspersky Lab.
Capabilities
- Multiple file views (table, gallery, kanban, map)
- Real-time collaborative document editing (SeaDoc)
- Team knowledge bases with nested pages
- Cross-platform file sync for Windows, macOS, Linux
- Virtual drive client with on-demand file access
- Detailed audit logging and compliance reporting
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
On-Premises Pro Edition: 3 users free, 9 users $100/year total, 10-249 users $48/user/year (€44), 250-499 users $44/user/year (€40), 500-749 users $40/user/year (€35), 750-999 users $35/user/year (€30), 1000+ users contact for pricing. Educational institutions receive 25% discount. Cloud (Plus Editi
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Seafile fact sheet
| Community votes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Stage | Established |
| Based in | Singapore, Singapore |
| Website | seafile.com |
Seafile metrics
Vendor metrics for seafile.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link data, with the delta since the last review.
- Domain Rating
- 75
- no change since last check
- Trust Flow
- 34
- no change since last check
- Citation Flow
- 45
- no change since last check
- Referring domains
- 3,059
- no change since last check
- External backlinks
- 42,289
- no change since last check
Vendor Domain Rating (Ahrefs) checked 6 Nov 2026, spec changed 25 Oct 2026. Vendor topic: Computers/Software (32). Vendor Majestic data checked 25 Oct 2026, spec changed 25 Oct 2026. Link metrics supplied by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
Seafile vendor domain
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We read this from the registry's RDAP record on 5 Nov 2026, 06:39 UTC.
- Domain age
- 15 years
- Registered
- Expires
- Registrar
- Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
- DNSSEC
- Not signed
Seafile post-launch report
| Measure | At launch, then latest |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 75 to 75 no change since launch 25 Oct 2026, then 6 Nov 2026 |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 34 first measured 25 Oct 2026 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 3,059 first measured 25 Oct 2026 |
Day 11 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 24 Nov 2026. Many things move these figures, so a change is not proof of cause. Only stored readings are shown.
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Buyer questions
How does Seafile differ from online office suites like MS 365?
SeaDoc is a lighter, faster solution for document collaboration—ideal for technical documentation, meeting notes, and wikis—compared to online office suites like MS 365 and OnlyOffice.
What is included in the Pro Edition license fee?
Basic email support is included in the pro license fee, excluding the special 9 users license. Additional support options include remote sessions and conference calls for organizations that purchase paid support plans.
How long is the trial period for Seafile Pro Edition?
When requesting a trial license, Seafile will send you a trial license for 3 weeks or more if needed to evaluate the Pro Edition before purchasing.
Does Seafile support Office file editing?
Yes, Seafile supports integrated online Office editing with tools like OnlyOffice and Microsoft Office Online for collaborative editing of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats.
What happens to my trial account in the Cloud version?
For the trial plan, the account will be inactivated after 30 days and then deleted within 90 days.
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