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Seafile

A new way to organize your files with custom properties, flexible views, and AI-powered automation for smarter file management.

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Overview

Seafile offers a sophisticated approach to file management, moving beyond basic syncing and sharing. Its core innovation lies in the ability to assign custom properties to files, allowing users to define attributes like owner, status, or security level. This rich metadata then powers flexible file views, enabling users to organize and visualize their data in tables, galleries, Kanban boards, or maps, complete with filtering, sorting, and grouping capabilities.

Further enhancing its intelligence, Seafile integrates AI-powered automation to automatically generate file descriptions, extract key information, and create multi-level tags. This significantly streamlines the organization process and improves discoverability. Beyond organization, Seafile provides comprehensive cloud storage features, including online viewing and editing of various file formats, efficient syncing across devices, and robust collaboration tools like real-time co-editing in SeaDoc and a collaborative wiki for team knowledge. With enterprise-grade security, granular sharing permissions, and audit logs, Seafile is designed for organizations that demand both advanced functionality and high levels of data protection.

Best For

Teams needing advanced file organization beyond simple folders
Companies requiring robust security and compliance for file storage
Organizations looking for integrated collaborative document editing and knowledge management
Projects that benefit from visual organization of files (e.g., Kanban for tasks)
Businesses with complex data that needs structured categorization and metadata
Teams requiring flexible sharing options with detailed access controls

Key Features

Extensible File Properties with custom attributes
Flexible File Views (table, gallery, kanban, map) with filtering and sorting
Comprehensive Cloud Storage with online editing and multi-device access
Highly efficient file syncing
Flexible Sharing Permissions with granular controls, password protection, and expiration
Multi-level File Tagging with parent-child relationships and AI generation
Built-in Collaborative Docs (SeaDoc) with real-time co-editing and Markdown support
Collaborative Wiki for team knowledge organization with rich content and version tracking
Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance with encryption, backup, and audit logs
AI-powered automation for generating file descriptions and extracting key information

Pricing

Pro Edition (On-Premise) - 3 users

Free
  • File Share and Sync
  • Multi-platform File Sync
  • Mobile Clients
  • Virtual Drive Clients
  • Share libraries with Groups/Users
  • Version Control
  • Public Link
  • Office file editing
  • File locking
  • Fine-grained folder permission
  • Full text search
  • Authenticate against LDAP/AD
  • Syncing LDAP/AD Users and Groups
  • Single Sign On with ADFS
  • Single Sign On with Shibboleth
  • Role based Account Management
  • Remote Wipe
  • Two factor authentication
  • Audit Log
  • Antivirus Integration
  • WebDAV
  • OnlyOffice and CollaboraOnline integration
  • Scalability/HA
  • AWS S3
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Pro Edition (On-Premise) - 9 users

$100 in Total /Year
  • File Share and Sync
  • Multi-platform File Sync
  • Mobile Clients
  • Virtual Drive Clients
  • Share libraries with Groups/Users
  • Version Control
  • Public Link
  • Office file editing
  • File locking
  • Fine-grained folder permission
  • Full text search
  • Authenticate against LDAP/AD
  • Syncing LDAP/AD Users and Groups
  • Single Sign On with ADFS
  • Single Sign On with Shibboleth
  • Role based Account Management
  • Remote Wipe
  • Two factor authentication
  • Audit Log
  • Antivirus Integration
  • WebDAV
  • OnlyOffice and CollaboraOnline integration
  • Scalability/HA
  • AWS S3

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Advanced file organization capabilities with custom properties and multiple views
  • AI-powered features for automated property and tag generation enhance efficiency
  • Robust collaboration tools including real-time co-editing and team wikis
  • Granular control over sharing permissions ensures data security
  • Strong security features with encryption, backup, and audit logs
  • Supports both on-premise and cloud deployment options
  • Multi-device access and efficient file syncing

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve due to extensive features like custom properties and multiple views
  • Potential complexity in setting up and managing advanced features like multi-level tagging
  • AI features might require initial training or fine-tuning for optimal performance
  • Integration capabilities with other specific tools are not explicitly detailed in the provided content
  • Performance might vary based on the scale of custom properties and views implemented

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