File Sharing

HTTP Commander

Web-based file management system providing external access to Windows shares for Active Directory users.

Overview

HTTP Commander is a web-based file management tool that enables secure external access to existing SMB shares and Windows file systems. It integrates with Active Directory for user authentication and supports editing Office documents online or via desktop applications.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

5 things

What HTTP Commander has

For developers

Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription.
A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool.

14 features

Key Features

File management
HTTP Commander is a web based file management solution hosted on your own server.
SMB share access
With HTTP Commander you can configure external access to existing SMB shares within 10 minutes.
User management
It also can be used without an AD , so users can register themselves, administrators can manage the users directly within the application.
Office document editing
Edit (including collaborate) office documents in browser using online document editors or in well-known desktop MS Office applications.
WebDAV drives
Support of WebDAV protocol allows to map shared folders as a network drives.
Activity analysis
All user activities are stored and can be analyzed by administrator.
AD authentication
AD users – HTTP Commander will use existing AD users store for the authentication. Additionally, it reads information about users' group membership and home folder.
NTFS permissions
NTFS permissions – HTTP Commander works under logged in user identity therefore existing NTFS permissions on folders are respected.
Teacher file sharing
For teachers – teachers can share their files for homework, they can use Labels and Comments to grade students works.
Browser file access
Access to corporate files from everywhere – Only browser is required to work with HTTP Commander on any device.
Themes and colors
So now it is much more easier to apply corporate colors to the HTTP Commander UI.
Branding settings
In this section you can find almost all settings related to the branding of the app in one place: theme colors, font settings, logo, welcome message, etc.
Database switching
Starting from version 8 of the HTTP Commander it is possible to switch from SQLite DB to MS SQL.
Permission conversion
After selectiong Users/groups from ACL (Access Contol List, usually comes from NTFS permissions) it is possible to convert (and it will be done automatically) these permissions into HTTP Commander permissions.

Pros and cons

Pros

One-time license payment with no recurring fees, reducing long-term costs compared to cloud services.
Hosted on own servers, ensuring data privacy and control over storage.
Fast and easy integration with existing Active Directory and Windows shares.
Supports editing Office documents online and via desktop applications.
WebDAV support allows mapping shares as network drives for convenience.

Cons

Requires on-premises server infrastructure and maintenance.
No free or freemium plan; licensing costs may be high for small organizations.
Limited to Windows server environments and SMB shares.
User interface may be less modern compared to some cloud-based file management solutions.
No mention of mobile app; access is via browser only, which may limit some mobile functionalities.

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5 things

What HTTP Commander has

For developers

Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription.
A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool.

14 features

Key Features

File management
HTTP Commander is a web based file management solution hosted on your own server.
SMB share access
With HTTP Commander you can configure external access to existing SMB shares within 10 minutes.
User management
It also can be used without an AD , so users can register themselves, administrators can manage the users directly within the application.
Office document editing
Edit (including collaborate) office documents in browser using online document editors or in well-known desktop MS Office applications.
WebDAV drives
Support of WebDAV protocol allows to map shared folders as a network drives.
Activity analysis
All user activities are stored and can be analyzed by administrator.
AD authentication
AD users – HTTP Commander will use existing AD users store for the authentication. Additionally, it reads information about users' group membership and home folder.
NTFS permissions
NTFS permissions – HTTP Commander works under logged in user identity therefore existing NTFS permissions on folders are respected.
Teacher file sharing
For teachers – teachers can share their files for homework, they can use Labels and Comments to grade students works.
Browser file access
Access to corporate files from everywhere – Only browser is required to work with HTTP Commander on any device.
Themes and colors
So now it is much more easier to apply corporate colors to the HTTP Commander UI.
Branding settings
In this section you can find almost all settings related to the branding of the app in one place: theme colors, font settings, logo, welcome message, etc.
Database switching
Starting from version 8 of the HTTP Commander it is possible to switch from SQLite DB to MS SQL.
Permission conversion
After selectiong Users/groups from ACL (Access Contol List, usually comes from NTFS permissions) it is possible to convert (and it will be done automatically) these permissions into HTTP Commander permissions.

Pros and cons

Pros

One-time license payment with no recurring fees, reducing long-term costs compared to cloud services.
Hosted on own servers, ensuring data privacy and control over storage.
Fast and easy integration with existing Active Directory and Windows shares.
Supports editing Office documents online and via desktop applications.
WebDAV support allows mapping shares as network drives for convenience.

Cons

Requires on-premises server infrastructure and maintenance.
No free or freemium plan; licensing costs may be high for small organizations.
Limited to Windows server environments and SMB shares.
User interface may be less modern compared to some cloud-based file management solutions.
No mention of mobile app; access is via browser only, which may limit some mobile functionalities.

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Featured Video

See HTTP Commander at work before you try it.

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0 questions

HTTP Commander

Overview

What HTTP Commander has

For developers

Support

Pricing

Key Features

File management

SMB share access

User management

Office document editing

WebDAV drives

Activity analysis

AD authentication

NTFS permissions

Teacher file sharing

Browser file access

Themes and colors

Branding settings

Database switching

Permission conversion

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What HTTP Commander has

For developers

Support

Pricing

Key Features

File management

SMB share access

User management

Office document editing

WebDAV drives

Activity analysis

AD authentication

NTFS permissions

Teacher file sharing

Browser file access

Themes and colors

Branding settings

Database switching

Permission conversion

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

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Frequently Asked Questions

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