Side by side
Microsoft OneDrive vs Seafile
Both stand on cloud storage. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Visit Microsoft OneDrive 
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.
Visit SeafileThe facts
| Microsoft OneDrive | Seafile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Microsoft 365 Basic: $1.99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 12 | 18 |
| Maker | Microsoft OneDrive | Seafile |
| Website | microsoft.com | seafile.com |
| On cloud storage | #4 of 66 | #1 of 66 |
Microsoft OneDrive: what it does well
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
Alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive Alternatives to Seafile The whole list