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ownCloud Server vs Seafile
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| Fact | ownCloud Server | Seafile |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | C |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 8.8k | 15k |
| Latest | v10.16.6 | v9.0.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-18 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 651 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Dropbox. Alternatives to Dropbox →
Full replacementownCloud ServerSelf-hosted file storage with desktop and mobile sync clients and share links.
Full replacementSeafileLibraries synced by desktop and mobile clients, with versioning and sharing, self-hosted.
ownCloud Server
ownCloud Server
✓ signed The latest release, v10.16.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Seafile
unsigned The latest release, v9.0.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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