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File Browser vs HFS (HTTP File Server): catalog facts
File Browser	HFS (HTTP File Server)
Free Free and open source, no longer developed.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted
One small binary serves a folder through a web interface Upload, delete, preview and edit files from a browser	No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
Archived on 2026-09-01; no more bug or security fixes Known unfixed flaws in the command runner and session handling	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: Apache-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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