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Head-to-head · File Sharing Software

Seafile vs Tresorit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Seafile #6 in File Sharing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Seafile
Tresorit #7 in File Sharing Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Tresorit

Seafile leads on 0 checks, Tresorit 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 · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Tresorit

Seafile scores higher on our rubric for file sharing software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Seafile is the better fit for open-source file collaboration. Tresorit is the better fit for privacy-focused businesses.

  • Seafile fits best

    Open-source file collaboration

  • Tresorit fits best

    Privacy-focused businesses

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Side by side

Feature Seafile 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Tresorit 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #6 in File Sharing Software #7 in File Sharing Software
Best for Open-source file collaboration Privacy-focused businesses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Seafile 0/2 · Tresorit 0/2
Password-protected links Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest uploads Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Link expiry Not checked yet Not checked yet
App coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source Community Edition supports self-hosting
  • Granular sharing, expiring links, version recovery, and virtual drives
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, APIs, and self-hosted deployments
  • Zero-knowledge encryption protects stored files from readable access
  • Encrypted sharing, file requests, and data rooms support confidential work
  • Business controls include SSO, user management, and audit logs
Cons
  • Professional features require paid licensing at larger user volumes
  • Client-side encryption does not encrypt filenames or other metadata
  • Self-hosting can require more administration than hosted file-sharing tools
  • The Basic plan provides just 3 GB of encrypted storage
  • Basic limits individual files to 500 MB
  • Personal Lite supports synchronization across only 2 devices
Our verdict

Seafile is an open-source file hosting and synchronization platform for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines web access, desktop synchronization, virtual-drive access, mobile apps, folder permissions, public links, version…

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Tresorit is a cloud storage and collaboration platform for individuals, teams, and enterprises handling confidential information. Its core offering combines end-to-end encrypted storage, synchronization, encrypted sharing, file requests,…

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  1. SeafileFile Sharing Software 8.6Free plan
  2. TresoritFile Sharing Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Seafile — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Community Edition supports self-hosting
    • Granular sharing, expiring links, version recovery, and virtual drives
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, APIs, and self-hosted deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional features require paid licensing at larger user volumes
    • Client-side encryption does not encrypt filenames or other metadata
    • Self-hosting can require more administration than hosted file-sharing tools

  • Tresorit — where it wins

    • Zero-knowledge encryption protects stored files from readable access
    • Encrypted sharing, file requests, and data rooms support confidential work
    • Business controls include SSO, user management, and audit logs

    Where it doesn't

    • The Basic plan provides just 3 GB of encrypted storage
    • Basic limits individual files to 500 MB
    • Personal Lite supports synchronization across only 2 devices
  • Seafile8.6/10 · Free plan

    A self-hosted file collaboration platform with strong sharing and administrative controls.

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  • Tresorit8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A privacy-focused file-sharing platform with encryption, collaboration, and business controls.

    Visit TresoritFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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