Deploy and Host Seafile + ONLYOFFICE on Railway

Seafile + ONLYOFFICE is a powerful self-hosted file cloud and document editing stack that lets you store, sync, and collaborate on files with full control. Seafile provides fast and reliable file syncing and sharing, while ONLYOFFICE adds real-time collaborative editing for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, all running on your own infrastructure.

About Hosting Seafile + ONLYOFFICE

Hosting Seafile + ONLYOFFICE gives you a private alternative to services like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, without sacrificing modern collaboration features. You get full ownership of your files and data while still enjoying browser-based editing, sharing, and syncing across devices.

This template provides a ready-to-run setup where Seafile and ONLYOFFICE are pre-configured to work together seamlessly. Railway handles the infrastructure and deployment, so you can focus on using your cloud instead of managing servers.

If you’re looking for a broader all-in-one experience that includes photos, passwords, calendars, and more, check out My Own Suite, which builds on setups like this into a complete private cloud ecosystem.

Common Use Cases

• Replacing Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive with a private file cloud
• Collaborating on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time
• Running a personal or small team file sharing and editing platform
• Testing self-hosted cloud tools before moving to your own server or VPS

Dependencies for Seafile + ONLYOFFICE Hosting

• A Railway account
• A Railway Hobby plan or higher

Deployment Dependencies

• Seafile documentation: https://myownsuite.org/docs/apps/seafile/
• ONLYOFFICE documentation: https://myownsuite.org/docs/apps/onlyoffice/
• My Own Suite website: https://myownsuite.org/
• Getting started guide: https://myownsuite.org/docs/getting-started
• GitHub repository: https://github.com/rpuls/my-own-suite

Why Deploy Seafile + ONLYOFFICE on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your services so you don’t have to deal with manual configuration, while still allowing you to scale as needed.

By deploying Seafile + ONLYOFFICE on Railway, you get a production-ready private cloud with collaborative editing in minutes. It’s the fastest way to start using a self-hosted alternative to mainstream cloud platforms—without the usual operational overhead.