Seafile for Mac

Seafile is a free hosting software system for Mac. Files are stored on a central server and can be synchronized with personal computers and mobile devices via the app client.

Files can also be accessed via the server's web interface. Seafile's functionality is similar to other popular services such as Dropbox and Google Drive, with the primary difference being that the app is free and open-source, enabling users to host their own the tool servers without artificially imposed limits on storage space or client connections.

Writing a syncing tool that works on extreme situations and guarantees no data loss is not easy. Seafile for macOS focus on providing a reliable syncing tool.

With over 3 years polishing and used by hundreds of thousands of people, Sea file's syncing algorithm is quite stable and reliable. File histories and library snapshots enable you to easily recover any file or folder in the history.

More than 300,000 users. Used by thousands of teams, companies and organizations worldwide.

Features and Highlights

Reliable File Syncing
Organize files into libraries. A library can be selectively synced into any device. Reliable and efficient file syncing improves your productivity.

Built-in File Encryption
A library can be encrypted by a password chosen by you. Files are encrypted before syncing to the server. Even the system admin can't view the files.

Team Collaboration
Sharing into groups and collaboration around files. Permission control, versioning, and activity notification make collaboration easy and reliable.

High Performance
The core of the app server is written in C programming language. It is small and has a fantastic performance.

Easy to Upgrade
The upgrade can be done via running a simple script within a few seconds. Sea file records very few items in the database. No huge database upgrade is needed.

Enterprise Ready
AD/LDAP integration, group syncing, fine-grained permission control make the tool easily applied to your enterprise environment.

How to Use

Install the Seafile client on your Mac

Launch the app and log in with your Seafile account

Create or connect to an existing Seafile library

Sync selected folders to your local Mac storage

Manage synced files directly from Finder

Adjust settings in Preferences as needed

System Requirements

• macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
• Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2) processor
• At least 2 GB of RAM
• 200 MB of free disk space
• Internet connection for syncing

PROS

• Fast file syncing across devices
• Efficient version control system
• Supports selective sync for folders
• Private server hosting available
• Strong client-side encryption

CONS

• Basic UI compared to competitors
• Limited third-party app integrations
• Free plan has small storage quota
• Initial setup may confuse new users
• Mobile app lacks advanced features

Also Available: Download Seafile for Windows