Google Drive vs Seafile
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
File Sync & Sharing
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End-to-End Encryption Google scans files; Seafile encrypts client-side
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Online Document Editing Google Docs is more feature-rich than SeaDoc
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Real-Time Collaboration Google Docs excels at real-time multi-user editing
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Storage Flexibility Seafile storage is limited only by your server
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Data Privacy Self-hosted Seafile eliminates third-party data access
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Mobile Apps Google Drive's mobile apps are more polished
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Pricing
$1.99/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$1.99/mo per user (100% savings vs Google One 100GB)
Verdict
Seafile gives you Google Drive-like file management with true end-to-end encryption and no privacy trade-offs. Google Drive wins on ecosystem integration and collaboration features within Workspace.
Best for: Privacy-focused teams who need fast file sync with encryption and full data sovereignty
Last updated: 2026-03-01