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Head-to-head · File Hosting Services

Seafile vs Sync.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Seafile #5 in File Hosting Services 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Seafile
Sync.com #7 in File Hosting Services 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sync.com

Seafile leads on 0 checks, Sync.com 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 · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Sync.com

Seafile scores higher on our rubric for file hosting services: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Seafile is the better fit for open-source self-hosted teams. Sync.com is the better fit for teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration.

  • Seafile fits best

    Open-source self-hosted teams

  • Sync.com fits best

    Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Seafile 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Sync.com 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in File Hosting Services #7 in File Hosting Services
Best for Open-source self-hosted teams Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $6/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Seafile 0/3 · Sync.com 0/3
Desktop sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password-protected links Not checked yet Not checked yet
File requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
File size limit Not checked yet 100 GB
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Community Edition is free, open source, and self-hosted
  • Client-side encrypted libraries plus granular sharing permissions
  • Sync, virtual drives, wikis, document editing, and audit logging
  • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365
Cons
  • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames or other metadata
  • Hosted trial includes only 1 GB of storage
  • Professional features and pricing vary across user bands
  • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
  • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
  • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
Our verdict

Seafile is an open-source file hosting and synchronization platform for individuals, teams, and organizations that want control over deployment. Its Community Edition supports self-hosting, file sharing, desktop synchronization,…

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Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with file sharing, team shared folders, backup, synchronization, version history, deleted-file…

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  1. SeafileFile Hosting Services 8.9Free plan
  2. Sync.comFile Hosting Services 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Seafile — where it wins

    • Community Edition is free, open source, and self-hosted
    • Client-side encrypted libraries plus granular sharing permissions
    • Sync, virtual drives, wikis, document editing, and audit logging

    Where it doesn't

    • Client-side encryption does not cover filenames or other metadata
    • Hosted trial includes only 1 GB of storage
    • Professional features and pricing vary across user bands

  • Sync.com — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
    • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
    • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
    • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
    • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
  • Seafile8.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible self-hosted file platform with encryption, collaboration, and admin controls.

    Visit SeafileFull verdict →
  • Sync.com8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A privacy-focused file platform with strong team controls and broad device support.

    Visit Sync.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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