Seafile
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
haiwen/seafile-server · alive · ★ 532 · last commit 2d ago · 112 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0 (Community Edition)
Good fit for Teams that prioritize raw sync speed over feature breadth.
Weak at Web UI is plainer; CE lacks some advanced collab features.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli dropbox prints
the Dropbox comparison table including Seafile.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Dropbox · File sync + sharing
Dropbox export → unzip → drag folders into a Seafile library via the desktop client. Library = one Dropbox folder. File versions reset (Seafile starts its own history).
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Seafile actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 2d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Seafile cost to self-host?
Seafile is free and open source under AGPL-3.0 (Community Edition). Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS — efficient sync engine, low overhead.
Which SaaS does Seafile replace?
Seafile is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Dropbox.