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

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