Google Drive
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VisitGoogle Drive vs Seafile
What both publish
| Fact | Google Drive | Seafile |
|---|---|---|
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1998 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Storage limit | 15 | 500 |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | Yes |
Google Drive plans
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
Seafile plans
- Community Edition—
- Pro Edition — 3 users—
- Pro Edition — 10–249 users$48 a year
- Pro Edition — 250–499 users$44 a year
- Pro Edition — 500–749 users$40 a year
- Pro Edition — 750–999 users$35 a year
Pick Google Drive if…
Drive suits individuals who want cloud file storage and sharing, and teams that need shared drives, file permissions, or administrative controls. It may also suit users who want mobile document scanning or AI-assisted file search and analysis.
Pick Seafile if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.