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    Seafile

    Self-hosted file sync and collaboration.

    DEGermany·Founded 2012
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    ChinaGermany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR▦EU Data

    Seafile key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    SeaCloud Labs Pte. Ltd.
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2012
    Data hosting
    China, Germany, Singapore
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted or SeaCloud infrastructure
    Deployment
    Self-hosted
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Dropbox Business, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive for Business, Box, Nextcloud Hub, Box Enterprise, SharePoint Online, egnyte

    About Seafile

    Seafile is an open-source enterprise-grade file storage and collaboration platform designed for high-performance synchronization. Unlike many cloud storage providers, Seafile uses a unique file-chunking algorithm similar to Git, which enables extremely fast and reliable syncing of large numbers of files. The platform is developed by SeaCloud Labs, with headquarters in Beijing and Singapore, and has a significant footprint in Europe through a dedicated German-based partner ecosystem. The software provides a comprehensive suite of productivity tools, including SeaDoc for real-time document collaboration and a structured Wiki system for internal knowledge bases. It is specifically built for organizations that prioritize data sovereignty through self-hosting, though it also offers managed SaaS versions. With its focus on security, Seafile supports client-side end-to-end encryption, ensuring that even administrators cannot access the content of encrypted libraries without the user's password. It integrates seamlessly into enterprise IT environments via LDAP, Active Directory, and SAML-based Single Sign-On.

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    Target Segments

    SMBEnterpriseEducation

    Deployment Options

    Self-hosted

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted or SeaCloud infrastructure

    Key Features

    High-performance file synchronization and sharing
    SeaDoc collaborative document editing with real-time co-authoring mountain
    Granular per-folder permission controls (Read-only, Preview, Read-Write) mountain
    Built-in Wiki for team knowledge management
    Advanced file organization with AI-powered tagging and metadata mountain
    Multiple file views including Kanban, Gallery, and Map views mountain
    Full-text search and audit logs for compliance mountain
    LDAP/AD and SAML (SSO) integration for enterprise authentication

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