Compare software

OpenCloud vs Seafile: catalog facts
OpenCloudSeafile
Freemium

The open-source server is free to self-host; paid plans are listed on the pricing page.

Freemium

The community edition is free and open source. The Professional edition is paid.

Android, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Open source and self-hosted
  • Built for large data volumes and many users
  • Block-level sync and deduplication make it fast with large libraries
  • Per-library client-side encryption, and a drive client that streams on demand
  • Aimed mainly at organisations rather than single users
  • Running it requires your own server
  • Some features are reserved for the paid Professional edition
  • Self-hosting requires a database and careful upgrade handling
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.