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

Seafile vs ProjectSend

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
ProjectSend #8 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ProjectSend

Seafile leads on 0 checks, ProjectSend on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 planboth
  • Most featuresSeafile · 1 of 2

Seafile scores higher on our rubric for self-hosted cloud storage software: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Seafile is the better fit for teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration. ProjectSend is the better fit for teams sharing deliverables through a client portal.

  • Seafile fits best

    Teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration

  • ProjectSend fits best

    Teams sharing deliverables through a client portal

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Side by side

Feature Seafile 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ProjectSend 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.1
Ranking #2 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software #8 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software
Best for Teams needing self-hosted sync and collaboration Teams sharing deliverables through a client portal
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Seafile 1/2 · ProjectSend 0/2
File versioning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Collaborative editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
File sync clients Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Client and group accounts support per-client storage quotas.
  • Clients can access assigned files and upload files back.
  • Expiration dates, download limits, and activity logs support controlled sharing.
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
  • Its feature set centers on client sharing, not cross-device cloud sync.
  • Self-hosting requires your organization to host the software.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.
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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ProjectSend is an open-source client portal for privately sharing files with clients, partners, and teams. Organizations can host it on their own infrastructure or use ProjectSend Cloud. Its client accounts, groups, file assignment, and…

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  1. SeafileSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ProjectSendSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.1Free plan

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

  • ProjectSend — where it wins

    • Client and group accounts support per-client storage quotas.
    • Clients can access assigned files and upload files back.
    • Expiration dates, download limits, and activity logs support controlled sharing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its feature set centers on client sharing, not cross-device cloud sync.
    • Self-hosting requires your organization to host the software.
    • Support channels are community and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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