Seafile vs iCloud

Struggling to choose between Seafile and iCloud? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Seafile is a File Sharing solution with tags like opensource, cloud-storage, file-sharing, encryption, team-collaboration.

It boasts features such as File syncing, Team collaboration, File encryption, Version control, Access controls, Mobile apps, Desktop apps, Web interface, Large file support, Open source and pros including Free basic plan available, Strong encryption, Good performance, Active development, Self-hosted option available.

On the other hand, iCloud is a Online Services product tagged with photos, documents, files, apple, ios, macos, windows.

Its standout features include Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device, iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device, Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi, Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs, Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices, iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices, iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices, and it shines with pros like Seamless syncing across Apple devices, Provides free storage space, Easy to set up and use, Backs up iOS devices automatically, Can locate lost Apple devices, Keeps data secure.

Feature	Seafile	iCloud
Overall Score	N/A	1
Primary Category	File Sharing	Online Services

Product Overview

Seafile

Description: Seafile is an open-source cloud storage and file sharing platform. It allows users to store, sync, and share files and folders across devices with encryption, team collaboration tools, and more. Ideal for companies and teams needing secure cloud storage.

iCloud

Description: iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service that allows users to store photos, documents, and other files and access them from any Apple device. It provides 5GB of free storage and integrates with iOS, macOS, and Windows devices.

Key Features Comparison

Seafile Features

• File syncing
• Team collaboration
• File encryption
• Version control
• Access controls
• Mobile apps
• Desktop apps
• Web interface
• Large file support
• Open source

iCloud Features

• Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device
• iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device
• Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi
• Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs
• Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices
• iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices
• iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices

Pros & Cons Analysis

Seafile

Pros

• Free basic plan available
• Strong encryption
• Good performance
• Active development
• Self-hosted option available

Cons

• Limited free plan storage
• No offline access in free plan
• Less third-party integration than competitors
• Smaller user base than competitors

iCloud

Pros

• Seamless syncing across Apple devices
• Provides free storage space
• Easy to set up and use
• Backs up iOS devices automatically
• Can locate lost Apple devices
• Keeps data secure

Cons

• Limited free storage space
• Requires Apple device ecosystem
• No version history on files
• Backups count against storage quota
• No sharing capabilities
• Occasional syncing issues

Pricing Comparison

Seafile

• Open Source
• Freemium
• Custom Pricing

iCloud

• Freemium