Alternatives · File Storage
Seafile alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Seafile alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Seafile compared with 6 alternatives: Nextcloud, ownCloud, Syncthing, Resilio Sync, pCloud and 1 more.
Seafile has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeafileThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Syncthing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Resilio Sync | Paid | No | Windows, Linux |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Synology Drive | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Seafile starts at $8 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Nextcloud and pCloud.
Syncthing and Synology Drive start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Seafile
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- ownCloud lists no Linux app, which Seafile has.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free.
- Syncthing lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Seafile has.
- Syncthing does not cover file sharing, which Seafile does.
Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider
Resilio Sync
Device-to-device file sync with an enterprise edition
- Resilio Sync has no free plan, unlike Seafile.
- Resilio Sync lists no web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Seafile has.
- Resilio Sync does not cover file sharing, which Seafile does.
Suits: Companies moving large files between offices and edge devices
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud also lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
Synology Drive
Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS
- Synology Drive is free.
Suits: People who already own a Synology NAS and want a private cloud on it
Limits worth knowing in Seafile
- The Community edition lacks the Professional features such as audit logs, LDAP sync and full-text search.
- Professional pricing is per year; above 1,000 users it is by quote.
- Phone-style remote support sits in a separate paid plan at $5,000 per year, or $120 per hour.
- Plus Cloud needs at least 3 users, and trial accounts are deactivated after 30 days.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Seafile?
The alternatives to Seafile in this directory are Nextcloud, ownCloud, Syncthing, Resilio Sync, pCloud and Synology Drive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Seafile.
Is there a free alternative to Seafile?
Yes. Syncthing and Synology Drive are free to use. Nextcloud, ownCloud and pCloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.