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HFS (HTTP File Server)FileBrowser Quantum
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk
  • Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
  • Web access to server files with previews and editing
  • User, access and share link management
  • Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet
  • The computer must stay on for files to be available
  • You have to run and maintain the server yourself
  • Documentation is in English only
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
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 24, 2026

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