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HFS (HTTP File Server)File Browser
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Free and open source, no longer developed.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
  • No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk
  • Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
  • One small binary serves a folder through a web interface
  • Upload, delete, preview and edit files from a browser
  • Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet
  • The computer must stay on for files to be available
  • Archived on 2026-09-01; no more bug or security fixes
  • Known unfixed flaws in the command runner and session handling
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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