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HFS (HTTP File Server) vs Share: catalog facts
HFS (HTTP File Server)	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	Linux
No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared	Other devices only need a web browser and camera Sends and receives files in both directions
Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet The computer must stay on for files to be available	Devices must be on the same local network Linux only on the sending side
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
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 October 1, 2026

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