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Lufi vs Jirafeau: catalog facts
LufiJirafeau
Free

Free and open source under the GNU AGPLv3.

Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Files are encrypted in the browser before upload
  • Long-running project, developed since 2015
  • Very simple one-file upload and share workflow
  • Runs on your own server
  • Requires running a Perl application on your own server
  • Fewer management features than larger file-sharing platforms
  • You have to host and maintain it yourself
  • Focused on sharing files, not syncing folders
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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