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Seafile vs ShareBox
Short answer: Pick Seafile if you want self-hosted file sync with AI-driven metadata; pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder. Seafile is free and open source; ShareBox has a free plan, paid from €4.99/month.
SeafileOpen-source file sync and share
ShareBoxShareBox is a macOS app that lets you share files with anyone in seconds.Which to pick
Pick Seafile if you want…
- Self-hosted file sync with AI-driven metadata
- A free, open-source tool
Pick ShareBox if you want…
- Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
Side by side
- What it is
- Seafile:Seafile is an open-source, self-hosted file sync and share platform with AI-enhanced organization features.
- ShareBox:ShareBox is a native macOS app for quick, secure file sharing via temporary links.
- Best for
- Seafile:Self-hosted file sync with AI-driven metadata
- ShareBox:Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
- Who it’s for
- Seafile:Teams and organizations that need private cloud file storage, syncing and collaboration.
- ShareBox:macOS users who need to share files instantly and privately.
- Pricing
- Seafile:Open source
- ShareBox:Freemium
- Starting price
- Seafile:Free
- ShareBox:€4.99/month (Shareboxed+)
- Free plan or trial
- Seafile:Free to use
- ShareBox:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- Seafile:—
- ShareBox:Free €0.00 / month · Shareboxed+ €4.99 / month
- Open source
- Seafile:Yes, 15,311 GitHub stars
- ShareBox:Yes
- Works with
- Seafile:—
- ShareBox:AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP
Seafile features
- Extensible File Properties. Assign custom metadata (owner, status, security level) and filter or sort files by those properties.
- AI-Powered Automation. AI automatically generates file descriptions, extracts key information and creates tags.
- Flexible File Views. Display files as tables, galleries, kanban boards or maps with filtering, sorting and grouping.
- Built-in Collaborative Docs. Real-time co-editing with revision history, markdown support and embedded media.
- Granular Sharing Permissions. Set read/write, read-only or preview rights, password-protect links and define expiration times.
- Enterprise-Grade Security. Advanced encryption, backup, file history recovery and audit logs for compliance.
- Collaborative Wiki. Create nested pages, embed rich content and track version history for team knowledge bases.
- Cross-Device Access. Access and edit files from any device with support for common office and text formats.
ShareBox features
- Drag-and-drop upload. Drop files onto the left screen edge to upload instantly.
- Shareable links. Generates a unique URL for each upload that can be shared with anyone.
- Password protection. Optionally protect each share with a user-defined password.
- Configurable expiry. Files are automatically deleted after a configurable period (default 7 days).
- Own storage back-ends. Upload directly to AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP or other cloud drives.
- Web relay. Provides a relay for reliable sharing on restrictive networks.
Seafile vs ShareBox FAQ
What is the difference between Seafile and ShareBox?+
Seafile provides self-hosted file sync with longer retention, not focused on quick temporary links.
Should I use Seafile or ShareBox?+
Pick Seafile if you want self-hosted file sync with AI-driven metadata or a free, open-source tool. Pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder.
Is Seafile or ShareBox free?+
Seafile is free and open source. ShareBox has a free plan; paid plans start at €4.99/month (Shareboxed+).
Which is cheaper, Seafile or ShareBox?+
Seafile is free, so it costs less. ShareBox starts at €4.99/month (Shareboxed+).
Is Seafile or ShareBox open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Seafile (haiwen/seafile on GitHub) and ShareBox (thom1606/ShareBox on GitHub).
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