Seafile Client vs. Google Drive: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Seafile Client als Linux-Alternative zu Google Drive

Aktualisiert am 22. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Seafile Client can replace Google Drive for users who want a self‑hosted or private cloud solution and need robust file‑locking, versioning, and granular team‑folder permissions. It is well suited for small to medium teams that prefer open‑source software and control over data. However, it lacks Google’s native document collaboration and tight integration with Google Workspace. For solo users or those who rely on real‑time editing of Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Seafile is a solid storage alternative but not a full replacement.

Funktionsabdeckung70%

Lizenz: Apache-2.0
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 9.0.20 (29. Juni 2026)
Bewertung: —

Seafile Client installieren Website ↗

The Seafile main window and the built-in cloud file browser

Was gleich funktioniert

Cross‑platform desktop client (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Two‑way sync of files between client and server
Offline access to synced files
Web‑based interface for file browsing and sharing
Granular permission controls for shared folders

Was anders ist

No native real‑time document collaboration; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides are absent
No built‑in web‑based editing of office files
Seafile requires a server (self‑hosted or paid cloud) whereas Google Drive is fully managed
No integration with Google Workspace apps or Gmail
Google Drive offers 15 GB free storage; Seafile storage depends on server capacity

Ihre Google Drive-Dateien öffnen

Seafile stores files exactly as they are uploaded, so opening or exporting Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides files is not supported directly. Users must download the files from Google Drive as native formats (e.g., .docx, .xlsx, .pptx) and then upload them to Seafile. Seafile can serve these files for viewing or editing with compatible office suites, but it does not provide the same web‑based document editing experience.

Von Google Drive zu Seafile Client wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

1. Export all Google Drive files to your local machine (use Google Takeout or download individually).
2. Install Seafile Client on your Linux system and set up an account or connect to an existing Seafile server.
3. Create a new library or folder in Seafile for each Google Drive folder you want to migrate.
4. Drag and drop the exported files into the corresponding Seafile folders; the client will sync them to the server.
5. Verify that all files appear in the Seafile web interface and that offline access works.
6. Update any shared links or permissions to point to the new Seafile URLs.

Wichtige Funktionen von Seafile Client

Chunk-basierter Sync für effiziente Uploads
Dateisperren zur Vermeidung von Merge-Konflikten
WebDAV-Unterstützung für Legacy-Clients
Team-Ordner-Sharing mit detaillierten Berechtigungen
Integrierte Dateiversionierung und Historie
Plattformübergreifender Client (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Seafile Client unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.seafile.Client

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install seafile

Debiansudo apt install seafile

Fedorasudo dnf install seafile

openSUSEsudo zypper install seafile

Häufige Fragen

Does Seafile support real‑time collaboration on documents?

No, Seafile does not provide real‑time editing of office documents like Google Docs. You can edit files locally with compatible office suites and then sync changes back to the server.

Can I use Seafile for personal file backup?

Yes, Seafile works well for personal backup. You can set up a private server or use a paid Seafile cloud service and sync your personal folders.

Is Seafile free to use?

Seafile is open source under Apache‑2.0. The community edition is free; commercial support and hosted services are available for a fee.

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