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Local Content Share vs HFS (HTTP File Server): catalog facts
Local Content Share	HFS (HTTP File Server)
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted
No setup needed on client devices Works without an internet connection	No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
Designed for a trusted local network Distributed mainly as a Docker image	Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet The computer must stay on for files to be available
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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