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ownCloud vs Seafile Client

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ownCloud

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop syncing client for ownCloud

Seafile Client

7.0
Cloud & Storage

File syncing client

Metric ownCloud Seafile Client
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 46 93
90-day Installs 134 254
365-day Installs 644 872
Version 6.0.3.18040 9.0.18
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 8.7K 517
GitHub Forks 2.1K 290
Open Issues 296 206
License AGPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language PHP C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jun 17, 2013 Mar 1, 2014

Reviews

ownCloud

ownCloud is a desktop syncing client that provides seamless file synchronization between devices and ownCloud servers. It offers features like file sharing, version control, and integration with third-party apps, making it ideal for users seeking a self-hosted cloud storage solution.

Synchronizes files between local devices and ownCloud servers.

Pros

  • + Open-source and self-hostable, offering control over data.
  • + Supports multiple platforms and integrates with various services.
  • + Rich feature set including file sharing, versioning, and encryption.

Cons

  • - High number of open GitHub issues may indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • - Competition from forks like Nextcloud could affect ecosystem support.

Seafile Client

Seafile Client offers secure file syncing with client-side encryption, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users. It supports cross-platform syncing and provides a robust solution for managing files securely.

Syncs files across devices with client-side encryption.

Pros

  • + Client-side encryption for enhanced security
  • + Cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent community discussion