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HFS (HTTP File Server) vs Local Content Share: catalog facts
HFS (HTTP File Server)	Local Content Share
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
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	No setup needed on client devices Works without an internet connection
Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet The computer must stay on for files to be available	Designed for a trusted local network Distributed mainly as a Docker image
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 2, 2026

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