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Lufi vs Plik: catalog facts
Lufi	Plik
Free Free and open source under the GNU AGPLv3.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted, Command line
Files are encrypted in the browser before upload Long-running project, developed since 2015	Web interface plus a command-line client Temporary uploads shared by link
Requires running a Perl application on your own server Fewer management features than larger file-sharing platforms	You have to host and maintain the server yourself Built for temporary sharing, not long-term storage or sync
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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