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File Browser vs Cloud Commander: catalog facts
File BrowserCloud Commander
Free

Free and open source, no longer developed.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • One small binary serves a folder through a web interface
  • Upload, delete, preview and edit files from a browser
  • Manage server files from any browser
  • Built-in console and syntax-highlighting editors
  • Archived on 2026-09-01; no more bug or security fixes
  • Known unfixed flaws in the command runner and session handling
  • Requires Node.js or Docker to run the server
  • Authorization is optional, so exposed instances need careful setup
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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