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Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Seafile is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Seafile, Beijing, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Seafile are JioAICloud (50 GB free on a Jio number), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan), Google Drive (Free plan) and Dropbox (Free plan). JioAICloud is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Seafile is built in China. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Seafile's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seafile (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  JioAICloud | 50 GB free on a Jio number | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Google Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Koofr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Proton Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Icedrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Internxt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Nextcloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  WeTransfer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  TransferNow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Resilio Sync | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Filemail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Reliance Jio · Navi Mumbai · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Cloud storage from Jio: 50 GB free on a Jio number, with a 3-month trial for non-Jio numbers.
50 GB free on a Jio number
Free plan available
Compared with Seafile
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DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Seafile
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
Google · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage with 15 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
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Free plan
Free plan available
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Free plan available
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Free plan available
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Free plan
Free plan available
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Free plan available
The closest matches to Seafile on App Advisor are JioAICloud (50 GB free on a Jio number), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Seafile, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: JioAICloud (50 GB free on a Jio number), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including JioAICloud (50 GB free on a Jio number), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
JioAICloud is the closest match to Seafile in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Navi Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Seafile also covers, and Seafile's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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