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Dropbox VS Seafile

Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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DropboxSaaS

Cloud file storage, sharing, and synchronization service

SeafileOpen Source

Open source file sync and share platform — Dropbox alternative with end-to-end encryption and versioning

Overview

DropboxSeafile
TypeSaaSOpen Source
CategoryCloud Storage--
Pricing$11.99/moFree (self-hosted)
Self-Hostable
LicenseProprietaryAGPL-3.0

GitHub Metrics

DropboxSeafile
Stars--14.5k
Forks--1.6k
Contributors--80
Open Issues--200
Last Commit----
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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