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Seafile Ltd.

Seafile

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.4 /10
Category
Seafile
8.0 /10

What is Seafile?

Seafile is an open source file sync&share solution designed for high reliability, performance and productivity. Sync, share and collaborate across devices and teams. Build your team's knowledge base with Seafile's built-in Wiki feature.

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Seafile Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+99 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Seafile?

0% Negative
0% Neutral
100% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Real-Time Synchronization

91

Team Collaboration

89

Electronic Signatures

88

Access Control and Rights Management

86

Large File Optimization

85

Cognitive Content Services

85

Drag and Drop User Interface

83

Task Management and Workflow

83

Audit Trail

83

Mobility Support

83

3rd-Party Integrations

82

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Ease of Data Integration

92

Business Value Created

91

Quality of Features

90

Ease of Implementation

89

Ease of Customization

88

Usability and Intuitiveness

86

Breadth of Features

85

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Ease of IT Administration

80

Vendor Support

78

Seafile Reviews

Rajiv D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2026

Fast and Reliable File Syncing with Great Control

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Seafile from other similar products?

Seafile is unique since it puts a lot of emphasis on speed and efficiency, especially when working with big files. Syncing seems speedier and more dependable than other file sharing programs I've tested. Self-hosting alternatives also provide teams better control over their data, which is vital for teams that work with sensitive material.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like how well file syncing works, especially with large datasets. I deal with a lot of big reports as a Data Analyst, and Seafile lets me do so without slowing down my computer. I really enjoy the version control tool; it's rescued me a few times when I wanted to go back to an older file.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The UI might be more current and easier to use. It's not particularly easy to use at first for new users, and it takes some time to learn how to use all of its functions. Setting up the server side might also be a little tricky if you don't know what you're doing.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you need a quick and safe way to sync files, especially for teams, I would suggest Seafile. Just be ready to spend some time at first to have everything set up right. If you can, get someone with minimal technical skills to help with deployment so that you don't become confused later.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Alexander P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

The comprehensive solution for cloud storage.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Seafile from other similar products?

Additionally, what I really appreciate about Seafile is its intuitive and simple to use interface. Browsing through files is dynamic and adaptable, which makes the experience quite comfortable. I am not a technology expert, but still this way I can take full advantage of each of the properties without complexity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Speaking of favorable features, I must mention the admirable file synchronization that Seafile provides. I can access my documents and files from any device, whether it's my desktop PC, my smartphone or my tablet. This has proven to be quite effective for me, as I can work remotely without any issues and always have my relevant documents within reach.

What do you dislike most about this product?

However, although there are few negative points, there is something that could be improved in Seafile. Sometimes, the loading speed could be a little slow once there are multiple users accessing the system at the same time. However, this issue is minimal and does not significantly detract from my overall experience.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Generally, I would absolutely recommend Seafile. It is a reliable, safe and simple to use instrument that adapts to the needs of any client. If you are looking for a comprehensive solution for cloud storage, Seafile is definitely the perfect choice for you.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

Shaun R.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

A simple way to manage our documents securely

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Seafile from other similar products?

The application is easy to set up and maintain. It notifies you when updates are available and makes it easy to install them quickly. Seafile makes it easy to set up several users to save their data in one place.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

SeaFile is great because it lets me save private information (such bank records and social security numbers) on my own server, where I have full authority over the data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Considering our needs and the quality of their service, we made many observations about it before we started utilizing it. Also, they helped us out tremendously with document management, and I haven't had any problems with it since we began using it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It offers a highly powerful real-time encryption system and a user-friendly interface. This makes document management a breeze. Creating and managing folders is a breeze, and they provide safe, long-term storage for your data.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service