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At a Glance
Dropbox
Dropbox
Star Rating
(30,730)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Seafile
Seafile
Star Rating
(50)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Seafile
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Dropbox excels in file sharing capabilities, with a score of 9.2, while Seafile's file sharing received a lower score of 8.6. Reviewers mention that Dropbox's ease of sharing links and managing permissions is particularly user-friendly.
  • Reviewers mention that Seafile shines in its API capabilities, scoring 9.5 compared to Dropbox's 8.1. Users on G2 appreciate Seafile's flexibility for integration with other systems, making it a preferred choice for developers.
  • Users say that Dropbox has a slight edge in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, while Seafile scored 8.9. Reviewers mention that Dropbox's onboarding process is straightforward, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
  • G2 users report that Seafile offers better performance and reliability, scoring 9.2 compared to Dropbox's 9.1. Reviewers mention that Seafile's syncing speed and uptime are particularly praised, making it a reliable choice for businesses that require consistent access to files.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Dropbox's quality of support scored 8.6, while Seafile received a higher score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Seafile's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar web interfaces, scoring 8.6 each, but users report that Dropbox's interface feels more intuitive and visually appealing, enhancing the overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dropbox
Plus
$9.99
Per Month
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Seafile
No pricing available
Free Trial
Dropbox
Free Trial is available
Seafile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
26,276
8.8
42
Ease of Use
9.0
26,695
9.2
42
Ease of Setup
9.1
8,620
8.7
18
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,408
8.3
8
Quality of Support
8.6
18,936
9.0
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
5,009
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
26,221
9.2
42
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.5
23,764
8.8
39
File Management
8.9
21903
8.6
34
8.6
21987
8.6
35
9.0
22006
8.7
35
8.6
21507
8.5
34
8.6
20209
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
690
Not enough data
7.2
679
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
20293
8.8
34
9.2
22456
8.8
35
8.0
18924
8.8
31
8.2
17875
8.7
31
Administration
8.6
16743
8.7
34
8.5
16327
8.8
33
8.7
16529
8.8
32
7.8
17811
8.8
34
8.2
15893
8.9
32
8.8
17531
8.9
34
Platform
9.0
10658
9.2
17
8.3
9576
9.0
16
8.3
9474
8.9
16
8.1
9101
9.3
15
7.9
389
Not enough data
Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
368
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
361
Not enough data
7.6
365
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
379
Not enough data
8.7
377
Not enough data
8.4
368
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
359
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dropbox
Dropbox
Seafile
Seafile
Dropbox and Seafile are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Dropbox
Dropbox is categorized as Video Editing
Seafile
Seafile has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dropbox
Dropbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.4%
Seafile
Seafile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Dropbox
Dropbox
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
74.2%
Seafile
Seafile
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
10.9%
Education Management
8.7%
Insurance
6.5%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Other
52.2%
Alternatives
Dropbox
Dropbox Alternatives
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Add Google Workspace
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive
Add Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
Seafile
Seafile Alternatives
Nextcloud
Nextcloud
Add Nextcloud
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive
Add Microsoft OneDrive for Business
FileRun
FileRun
Add FileRun
ownCloud
ownCloud
Add ownCloud
Discussions
Dropbox
Dropbox Discussions
Please increase space
8 Comments
Lynnette J.
LJ
There is a place to pick the size of your dropbox space. There is a limited amount for free and then you can choose price ranges and space sizes. They use...Read more
it is not possible to manage multiple Dropbox accounts from a single desktop.
7 Comments
David B.
DB
You can share individual files, it is not limited to folders. in viewing files share is one of the pop up options available if you hover over a file...Read more
What are the features of Dropbox?
7 Comments
Pia C.
PC
1. Easily upload files from your computer or cell phone. 2. Create as many folders as you need to organize your files. 3. Share images and files with...Read more
Seafile
Seafile Discussions
How do I activate the boot system after the restart?
2 Comments
Mohammad Y.
MY
Personally I recommend the use of Seafile, I have been using this platform for months and my files are perfectly protected with SeafileRead more
What does Seafile do?
1 Comment
Raja Mehran K.
RK
Seafile are a truly dependable, low-cost elective for document synchronizing of the Dropbox type. Furthermore, their client permits encryptions of the...Read more
Is Seafile opensource?
1 Comment