NextcloudvsSeafile
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nextcloud | Seafile | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #3 of 90 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 37 439 | 15 432 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +457 | +128 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | C |
Which one should you pick?
Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Seafile, so it is the safer default.
Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Seafile.
If you want the quickest setup, Nextcloud is easier to run; Seafile needs more configuration.
Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+457 stars in 30 days).
Key differences
- License: Nextcloud is AGPL-3.0, Seafile is GPL-2.0.
- Language: Nextcloud is written mainly in PHP, Seafile in C.
- Platforms only Nextcloud lists: Docker, Nextcloud, Snap, Windows.
- Platforms only Seafile lists: Helm.
- Features only Nextcloud lists: AI Assistant, Collaborative document editing, Email (Roundcube), Federation and 7 more.
- Features only Seafile lists: Built-in Wiki, Client-side library encryption, Collaborative document editing (SeaDoc), Custom File Properties and 11 more.
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