Box vs Seafile

Box9.4Visit Seafile8.6Visit

Higher score Box #1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Box

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Seafile #7 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Seafile

• Box fits best

  Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance

• Seafile fits best

  Teams seeking open-source file sync and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Box 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Seafile 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software	#7 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance	Teams seeking open-source file sync and collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	1,500+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 0/1 · Seafile 0/1
Guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Storage included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	1,500+ integrations connect content with major workplace applications Native Box Sign e-signatures, workflows, versioning, and restoration Enterprise controls include reporting, access management, and compliance support	Self-hosted Community Edition includes file sharing and synchronization. Virtual drives provide file access without local synchronization. Supports encrypted libraries, version history, and granular folder permissions.
Cons	Individual limits storage to 10 GB and uploads to 250 MB Business Starter limits uploads to 2 GB per file Advanced capabilities such as Box AI require higher-tier plans	Client-side encryption does not encrypt filenames or other metadata. Professional Edition pricing varies by team size and is billed annually. Its mix of self-hosted and cloud options calls for a deployment choice.
Our verdict	Box is a cloud content management and file-storage service for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It combines online storage, shared folders and links, desktop access through Box Drive, mobile apps, version history, restoration,… Read the review →	Seafile is an open-source file hosting and synchronization platform for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines web access, desktop sync, virtual-drive clients, mobile apps, file sharing, and permission controls. Beyond file… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Box — where it wins

  • 1,500+ integrations connect content with major workplace applications
  • Native Box Sign e-signatures, workflows, versioning, and restoration
  • Enterprise controls include reporting, access management, and compliance support

  Where it doesn't

  • Individual limits storage to 10 GB and uploads to 250 MB
  • Business Starter limits uploads to 2 GB per file
  • Advanced capabilities such as Box AI require higher-tier plans

• Seafile — where it wins

  • Self-hosted Community Edition includes file sharing and synchronization.
  • Virtual drives provide file access without local synchronization.
  • Supports encrypted libraries, version history, and granular folder permissions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Client-side encryption does not encrypt filenames or other metadata.
  • Professional Edition pricing varies by team size and is billed annually.
  • Its mix of self-hosted and cloud options calls for a deployment choice.

• Box9.4/10 · Free plan

  Enterprise-ready content collaboration with storage, workflows, e-signatures, and governance.

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• Seafile8.6/10 · Free plan

  A self-hostable sync platform with virtual drives, granular sharing, and collaborative documents.

  Visit SeafileFull verdict →