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Seafile Client vs Nextcloud

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Seafile Client

7.0
Cloud & Storage

File syncing client

Nextcloud

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop sync client for Nextcloud software products

Metric Seafile Client Nextcloud
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 93 1.0K
90-day Installs 254 2.9K
365-day Installs 872 9.2K
Version 9.0.18 33.0.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 517 78
GitHub Forks 290 4
Open Issues 206 -
License Apache-2.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 1, 2014 Sep 23, 2016

Reviews

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

Nextcloud

Nextcloud offers a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to proprietary cloud services, enabling file syncing, collaboration, and integration with various tools. It benefits users seeking control over their data and seamless cross-device access.

Syncs files and enables collaboration across devices using the Nextcloud platform.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused platform
  • + Seamless file syncing and collaboration tools
  • + Active development and regular updates

Cons

  • - Performance issues on some platforms
  • - Android app bugs reported by users