Seafile
9.3#1 in cloud storageFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSeafile vs Sia Storage
Sia Storage
7.7#20 in cloud storage servicesFrom $7.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Seafile | Sia Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | iOS,Android,desktop |
| File versioning | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | Seafile offers Docker-based community and professional server deployments for organizations running their own infrastructure. | The SDK can use a hosted, third-party, or self-hosted indexer, so developers can operate their own coordination layer. |
| Storage limit | 500 | 500 |
| What it does | Seafile is an open-source workspace for storing, organizing, syncing, sharing and collaborating on files and documents. | Sia Storage offers encrypted, decentralized cloud storage with a free tier starting at 50 GB. |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | Yes |
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
Sia Storage plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$7.99 a month
- Pro$14.99 a month
- Unlimited$19.99 a month
Pick Seafile if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Sia Storage if…
It suits people and developers seeking encrypted storage, decentralized hosting, device backups, synchronization, archives, or file sharing. Self-hosting and SDK options also target teams building user-controlled app data.