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Head-to-head · File Sync Software

Seafile vs Resilio Sync

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Seafile #1 in File Sync Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Seafile
Resilio Sync #6 in File Sync Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Resilio

Seafile leads on 0 checks, Resilio Sync on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreSeafile · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Seafile scores higher on our rubric for file sync software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Seafile is the better fit for teams wanting mature, open-source file sync. Resilio Sync is the better fit for people syncing folders directly across personal devices.

  • Seafile fits best

    Teams wanting mature, open-source file sync

  • Resilio Sync fits best

    People syncing folders directly across personal devices

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Side by side

Feature Seafile 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Resilio Sync 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in File Sync Software #6 in File Sync Software
Best for Teams wanting mature, open-source file sync People syncing folders directly across personal devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Seafile 0/2 · Resilio Sync 0/2
Selective sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Encryption at rest Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Sync method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Sync files across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Virtual-drive access avoids syncing files locally.
  • Encrypted libraries, version restoration, and granular folder permissions.
  • Syncs folders directly between desktop and mobile devices
  • Selective Sync lets users download files on demand
  • Share links and QR codes with read-only or read-write permissions
Cons
  • Community Edition requires self-hosted deployment.
  • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames or other metadata.
  • Professional Edition pricing is annual for listed team-size tiers.
  • Focused on device sync rather than broader cloud integrations
  • Free license is for personal, non-commercial use
  • No new Sync Business plans or trials are offered
Our verdict

Seafile combines file hosting and synchronization with sharing, collaboration, and administrative features. Its Community Edition is free, open source, and self-hosted, making it a fit for individuals and teams that want control over…

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Resilio Sync is a peer-to-peer file synchronization and sharing product for individuals and households that want files kept in sync across computers, phones, and storage devices without relying on cloud storage. It is available for…

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  1. SeafileFile Sync Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Resilio SyncFile Sync Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Seafile — where it wins

    • Sync files across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
    • Virtual-drive access avoids syncing files locally.
    • Encrypted libraries, version restoration, and granular folder permissions.

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition requires self-hosted deployment.
    • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames or other metadata.
    • Professional Edition pricing is annual for listed team-size tiers.

  • Resilio Sync — where it wins

    • Syncs folders directly between desktop and mobile devices
    • Selective Sync lets users download files on demand
    • Share links and QR codes with read-only or read-write permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on device sync rather than broader cloud integrations
    • Free license is for personal, non-commercial use
    • No new Sync Business plans or trials are offered
  • Seafile9.3/10 · Free plan

    A self-hosted sync platform with virtual-drive access, sharing controls, and encrypted libraries.

    Visit SeafileFull verdict →
  • Resilio Sync8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free, device-to-device sync tool for personal files, with selective downloads and sharing controls.

    Visit ResilioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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