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Seafile Client vs ownCloud

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Seafile Client

7.0
Cloud & Storage

File syncing client

ownCloud

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop syncing client for ownCloud

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

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

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.