SeaFile
Sync, access, and share files on a private server or cloud with Seafile, a self-hosted file service.
About SeaFile
Seafile is a self-hosted file sync and share service. According to its homepage, it can be used to sync, access, and share files on your own server or a private cloud. Users can add custom properties to files and organize them in table, gallery, kanban, and map views. The homepage also lists online viewing and editing of Office and text files, sharing controls, a collaborative document editor and wiki, and security features such as file history recovery and audit logs. The homepage describes AI features for generating file properties, descriptions, and tags, but it does not say which plans or deployments include them. The homepage says audit logs are offered to help meet compliance requirements. This entry does not verify compliance or privacy claims. The listed platform is web.
Key features
- Custom file properties, such as owner, status, and security level
- Table, gallery, kanban, and map views based on file properties
- AI-generated file descriptions, key information, and tags
- Online viewing and editing of Office and text files
- Share links with password protection and expiration time
- Read/write, read-only, and preview permissions, including per sub-folder
- File history recovery and comprehensive audit logs
Best for: Teams and organizations that want to host their own file sync and sharing service on a private server or cloud.
Good for
- Can be deployed on the user's own server or a private cloud, according to the homepage
- Offers granular sharing permissions and password, expiration, and access controls for share links
- Lists file history recovery and audit logs among its security features
Watch out for
- The homepage does not state which AI features are included in each plan or deployment
- Pricing is not stated in the source
SeaFile at a glance
- Website
- seafile.com/en/home
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Backup & Recovery
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SeaFile FAQ
Where are files stored when using Seafile?
The homepage says Seafile syncs and shares files on your own server or a private cloud.
Can share links be restricted?
Yes. The homepage lists password protection, expiration time, and access control for share links.
Can earlier versions of files be recovered?
The homepage lists support for file history recovery. Its wiki section also mentions full version tracking for wiki content.
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