Seafile vs Tracim
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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Seafile
High-performance file sync and share with block storage
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Tracim
Collaborative platform intended for team collaboration
| Feature | Seafile | Tracim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,077 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Seafile if…
- Excellent sync performance
- Stable and battle-tested
- Good for large libraries
Choose Tracim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Seafile or Tracim better?
Neither is universally better. Seafile has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Seafile and Tracim free and open-source?
Yes. Seafile is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tracim under AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Seafile and Tracim with Docker?
Seafile: yes. Tracim: check the project docs for container support.