Compare the features of the SeagateV4 & WDV4
Don't know exactly what does each package offers? Is the factory firmware good enough for you already? Maybe you just need to know what's out there...
WD LIV4 is something we are starting to support the WD users and adding some additional features.
SG V4
Our full featured, designed from ground up firmware at USD35 with many features that Seagate is unable to provide.
Use of Native App
Connectivity
SMB Connectivity
WebDAV Connectivity
FTP Connectivity
SFTP Connectivity
SecureShell (SSH)
Join Existing WiFi Network
Setting a sequence of known WiFi
network to join at boot
DropBox Integration
Google Drive Integration
Advanced Features
iTunes Server
Kiwix Project
Custom Shell Scripts
Hostname Support
Firewall
Cron Job Support
Full Drive Encryption
Password Protection of Settings Page
Thumbnail Generation of Apple iWork Files
BTSync Support
Transparent Proxy
Web Based Player
For Photographers
Individual File Encryption
RAW Image Thumbnail Generation
EyeFi Server