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Head-to-head · Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software

Seafile vs MyWorkDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Seafile #2 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Seafile
MyWorkDrive #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit MyWorkDrive

Seafile leads on 1 check, MyWorkDrive on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSeafile · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Seafile
  • Free trialonly MyWorkDrive
  • Most featuresMyWorkDrive · 2 of 2

Seafile scores higher on our rubric for self-hosted cloud storage software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Seafile offers free plan; MyWorkDrive doesn't.

Seafile is the better fit for teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration. MyWorkDrive is the better fit for businesses using existing network file repositories.

  • Seafile fits best

    Teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration

  • MyWorkDrive fits best

    Businesses using existing network file repositories

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Side by side

Feature Seafile 9.1/10 Visit ↗ MyWorkDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #2 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software
Best for Teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration Businesses using existing network file repositories
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $1,200/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Tickets
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Seafile 1/2 · MyWorkDrive 2/2
File versioning ✓ ✓
Collaborative editing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Both
File sync clients Not checked yet Both
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Sync files across desktop clients or access them through a virtual drive
  • Share folders and public links with permissions, passwords, and expiration
  • Organize work with version history, wikis, and collaborative documents
  • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
  • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
  • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features
Cons
  • Community Edition requires a self-hosted deployment
  • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames and other metadata
  • Pro pricing varies by team size and is billed annually for listed tiers
  • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
  • No free plan; published plans are paid
  • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements
Our verdict

Seafile brings file hosting, synchronization, and collaboration together for individuals, teams, and organizations that want control over deployment. Its Community Edition is free, open source, and self-hosted. Desktop clients sync files,…

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MyWorkDrive is self-hosted file-access software for organizations that want staff to reach existing file shares and cloud repositories remotely. It runs on a Windows Server the organization controls and provides access to customer storage…

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  1. SeafileSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 9.1Free plan
  2. MyWorkDriveSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Seafile — where it wins

    • Sync files across desktop clients or access them through a virtual drive
    • Share folders and public links with permissions, passwords, and expiration
    • Organize work with version history, wikis, and collaborative documents

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition requires a self-hosted deployment
    • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames and other metadata
    • Pro pricing varies by team size and is billed annually for listed tiers

  • MyWorkDrive — where it wins

    • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
    • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
    • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
    • No free plan; published plans are paid
    • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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