Filestash vs Seafile
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
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Seafile
High-performance file sync and share with block storage
| Feature | Filestash | Seafile |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 15,077 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose Seafile if…
- Excellent sync performance
- Stable and battle-tested
- Good for large libraries
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or Seafile better?
Neither is universally better. Seafile has the larger community, while Filestash is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Filestash and Seafile free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Seafile under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and Seafile with Docker?
Filestash: yes. Seafile: yes.