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ZAP Spark
€7.29/ 30 days
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 CPU
- 60 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbit/s Uplink
Self-hosted file sync & shareSeafile VPS hosting.
Deploy Seafile in one click via Coolify, sync files across every device and keep your data on a VPS you control.
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SeafileConfigure yourself
Your project. Your setup.
No package fits? Choose your CPU, RAM and storage—you only pay for what your project actually needs.
Powerful CPUs
100 Gbit/s host network
Juniper Firewall
DDoS protection
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What is Seafile?
Seafile keeps your files synced on your own VPS.
Save a file on your laptop and it is already on your phone and your colleague's desktop — that is what Seafile does. The open-source file sync and share platform organizes data in libraries, keeps a version history and syncs only the changed blocks, so even large folders stay fast. Seafile hosting at ZAP-Hosting puts this self-hosted Dropbox alternative on your own KVM VPS, deployed in one click through the Coolify marketplace.
Because the server is yours, you decide who gets an account, where the data lives and which libraries are encrypted. Skip the manual Docker, MariaDB and Nginx setup that tutorials walk through: Coolify handles the containers, while root and SSH access stay open for custom config, rsync imports or extra services. Point your domain at the VPS, connect the desktop and mobile clients, and your private cloud is ready.
Seafile features
File sync and sharing that stays yours
Block-level sync that keeps big folders fast, encrypted libraries for sensitive data and WebDAV access for your tools — all on your own server.
Fast block-level sync
Big folders stay in sync within moments — only changed file blocks travel.
File search across libraries
Find any file by name across all your libraries in seconds.
Encrypted libraries
Sensitive folders stay unreadable without your password, even at rest on the server.
SeaDoc team documents
Write notes and docs right next to your files and open them on any device.
Version history
Undo a bad edit anytime — every saved change becomes a version you can open.
WebDAV and Web API
Connect file managers, scripts and other apps through WebDAV or API tokens.
Locations in Europe and America
Your server. Your location.
4 data centers in Europe and America — choose the location closest to your users.
Europe
FFM/Eygelshoven
America
Dallas
Los Angeles
Ashburn
Inside Seafile
What you can do with Seafile
Seafile syncs libraries across all your devices and makes sharing files with teammates or clients simple — with version history and collaborative SeaDoc documents built in.
Dropbox alternativeFast sync engineFor teams and familiesClients for every device
Seafile
Sync
Seafile
Folder Sync Status
See every synced library at a glance: progress, the last sync time and whether anything still needs attention. Seafile transfers only the changed blocks, so even big folders catch up quickly after an edit.
Live sync progressLast-synced timestampsSelective library syncBlock-level delta sync
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Seafile on your VPS in minutes — no complicated setup.
Instant setupCancel anytime1-click deploy
Host Seafile on a VPSBackups & snapshots
Your VPS stays restorable.
Snapshots let you roll back quickly. ZapX Pass unlocks Restore, manual Backups, and longer retention for daily Backups.
Backups with ZapX Pass
SECUREDZapX Pass
- Manual Backups
- Keep daily Backups longer
Snapshots for quick rollback
RECORDEDZapX Pass
- Snapshot before deployment
- Jump back immediately
- Snapshot with RAM
More control with ZapX Passextra storage, restore, Pass perks, and Lifetime VPS without activity checks
Reviews
What customers say about ZAP-Hosting
Real feedback on support and setup.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Seafile
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
Order a VPS, open the Apps tab in your dashboard, pick Seafile from the Coolify marketplace and deploy it. Coolify sets up the Seafile containers, database and cache for you, so there is no manual Docker Compose, MariaDB or Nginx configuration. Then log in with the admin account defined in the Coolify service settings. Learn more in the Help Center
- Deploy from the Coolify marketplace in a few clicks
- Containers, database and cache are created automatically
Seafile's official minimum is 2 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores and 10 GB of free disk space, with 50 GB or more recommended. Coolify runs on the same VPS, so plan for 4 GB RAM or more for a small team. Many users or large libraries call for more RAM and storage, which you can pick in the packages or the configurator.
- Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 2 cores, 10 GB disk
- Small teams: 4 GB RAM or more with Coolify
You only pay for the VPS — the Seafile Community Edition is free open-source software. Choose from our VPS packages or the configurator. The price depends on RAM, CPU cores, storage, location and term length. The pricing section on this page shows live prices from the shop.
- VPS packages plus a configurator
- Terms from 3 to 365 days, cancel anytime
Yes, the Seafile Community Edition is open source and free to use. You only pay for the server it runs on. Seafile also offers a Professional Edition with extra enterprise features. Check seafile.com for its license terms.
- Community Edition: open source and free
- Server costs depend on your VPS package, term and location
Yes. Create a DNS A record that points your domain to the VPS IP, then add the domain to the Seafile service in Coolify and redeploy. Coolify's built-in proxy requests a Let's Encrypt certificate, so the web UI and the clients connect over HTTPS. Make sure Seafile's server URL setting matches the domain so share links use it. How to set DNS records
- Point an A record to your VPS IP
- Free Let's Encrypt certificate via Coolify
It depends on what you need. Seafile focuses on fast, efficient file sync and sharing and stays light on resources. Nextcloud is an all-in-one suite with calendar, contacts, chat and office apps. If file sync is your main need, Seafile is the leaner fit. If you want a full groupware stack, Nextcloud fits better, and it also deploys in one click on a ZAP-Hosting VPS.
- Seafile: lean, fast file sync and sharing
- Nextcloud: broad suite with groupware apps
You choose the location when you order. ZAP-Hosting runs VPS in data centers in Europe and America, so pick the one closest to the people who sync the most. Teams in North America often start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. A nearby location keeps uploads and sync quick.
- Locations in Europe and America, chosen at checkout
- Pick the region closest to your users
Yes, you can cancel anytime in your dashboard. The cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term, and your VPS keeps running until then. Download or move your Seafile data before the term ends. Read the cancellation guide
- Cancel anytime in the dashboard
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the term
Any more questions?
Contact SupportZAPX Dashboard
Your VPS dashboard at a glance
Watch live resource usage, manage DDoS protection and open the console for the VPS that runs your Seafile server.
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VPS DDoS Manager tab
VPS DDoS Manager tab
ZapX AI Agent
Ask about your Seafile server get clear next steps
Stuck sync, slow uploads or a domain that won't resolve? The ZapX AI Agent explains what's going on and suggests safe next steps for your Seafile VPS.
Sync troubleshootingRAM sizingDomain & HTTPSUpdate checks
The ZapX AI Agent comes with ZapX Pass, the account-wide premium subscription.
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Why does my Seafile desktop client keep saying 'syncing'?
Often a single large or locked file is holding up the queue. Check the client's sync error list first, then the Seafile service logs in Coolify. If RAM sits near its limit during sync, more memory usually helps.
Where do I find those logs?
Open the Seafile service in Coolify and switch to the Logs tab. Errors from the Seafile server and Seahub show up there.
Performance
Measured VPS performance for Seafile
Disk throughput and CPU headroom decide how fast large libraries upload and how many clients can sync at once without the web UI slowing down.
Top-tier Performance
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
ZAP-HostingPowerful server CPUs
Typical budget VPSHardware varies
Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU
confirmed 2026-07-01
Standard CPUPowerful server CPUs, model depends on the location
StorageEnterprise NVMe U.3, Ceph
Support24/7 AI + escalation
Use cases
Who runs Seafile on their own VPS
Three real setups where a self-hosted Seafile server replaces a paid cloud drive.
Ready to deploy?
Run your own Seafile cloud in a few clicks
Instant setupCancel anytime1-click deploy
Host Seafile on a VPSZapX appComing soon
Keep your Seafile VPS in your pocket
Check status, restart the server or watch resource usage from the ZapX app — handy when a sync client reports the server as unreachable.
Live CPU, RAM and disk usage at a glance
Start, stop or restart the VPS on the go
One login for your VPS and every other ZapX service
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