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Head-to-head · Cloud Content Collaboration Software

Egnyte vs Seafile

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Egnyte #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Egnyte
Seafile #7 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Seafile

Egnyte leads on 0 checks, Seafile on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEgnyte · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Seafile

Egnyte scores higher on our rubric for cloud content collaboration software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Seafile offers free plan; Egnyte doesn't.

Egnyte is the better fit for businesses needing secure file collaboration. Seafile is the better fit for teams seeking open-source file sync and collaboration.

  • Egnyte fits best

    Businesses needing secure file collaboration

  • Seafile fits best

    Teams seeking open-source file sync and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Egnyte 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Seafile 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software #7 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for Businesses needing secure file collaboration Teams seeking open-source file sync and collaboration
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $22/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 225+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Egnyte 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
  • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
  • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans
  • 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
  • No free plan
  • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
  • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate
  • 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

Egnyte provides cloud content storage, file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration for businesses that need centralized control over their files. Browser, desktop, and mobile access sit alongside granular permissions, automatic…

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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…

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  1. EgnyteCloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9Paid
  2. SeafileCloud Content Collaboration Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Egnyte — where it wins

    • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
    • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
    • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
    • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate

  • 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.
  • Egnyte8.9/10 · Paid

    Egnyte combines managed file collaboration with permissions, versioning, and audit reporting.

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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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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