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GigaTribe vs Seafile

Both stand on file sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GigaTribe

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

Choose GigaTribe if you want contact-based sharing from your own hard drive, with selected-folder access and original file formats. Look elsewhere if you need unlimited VPN downloads or simultaneous downloads without an Ultimate subscription.

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Seafile

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Seafile offers broad platform coverage and a choice between self-hosted and cloud editions. Check user minimums, storage limits, and unlisted tier prices when selecting a plan.

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The facts

	GigaTribe	Seafile
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	See the plans
Plans published	4	18
Maker	Not published	Seafile
Website	gigatribe.com	seafile.com
On file sharing software	#6 of 47	#2 of 47

GigaTribe: what it does well

Files remain on the user's hard drive, not another company's server.
Only invited contacts can see selected shared folders.
Contacts can download files in their original formats.
Interrupted downloads can resume when contacts return online.
Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows apps are available.

What to know first

Free VPN downloads are limited to 2 Go.
The free license allows one simultaneous download.
Unlimited VPN and simultaneous downloads require an Ultimate plan.

Seafile: what it does well

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support
Free open-source Community Edition
Self-hosted deployment option
Zero-knowledge encryption
500 GB Team Plan storage

What to know first

No free plan listed despite freemium pricing model
Some Pro tiers have no listed price
Cloud trial is limited to 1 GB
Team Plan requires at least 3 users

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