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copyparty vs HFS (HTTP File Server): catalog facts
copyparty	HFS (HTTP File Server)
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted
Runs from a single portable file Resumable uploads with deduplication	No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
You host and secure the server yourself Many features means a lot of configuration to learn	Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet The computer must stay on for files to be available
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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