What does Seafile replace?

Seafile is a free alternative to Dropbox ($119.88/yr).

Is Seafile open source?

Yes. Seafile is licensed under GPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Seafile is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to Dropbox. Switching saves $119.88/yr at list price.

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Open source · GPL-2.0 Linux Self-hostable

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Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on seafile.com.

What does Seafile replace?: Seafile is a free alternative to Dropbox ($119.88/yr).
Is Seafile open source?: Yes. Seafile is licensed under GPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Seafile run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Seafile?: Yes. Seafile is a server app you run on your own server.