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HTTP Commander
What HTTP Commander is
HTTP Commander is a paid, browser-based file manager for sharing and managing files on a Windows server. It runs on the customer's own server, either standalone or inside a website, while users work through a browser. File and folder operations include creating, copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, previewing, uploading, downloading, zipping, and unzipping. Internal or public links can include passwords, permissions, expiration settings, and activity notifications. Cloud integrations connect Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and Box. Online document editing works through Google Drive, Microsoft Office Online, ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoho. Authentication options include Windows integrated, Basic, NTLM, Active Directory Federation Services, Azure Active Directory, and Forms authentication. Security controls include NTFS permissions, SSL/HTTPS, event logging, antivirus scanning support, password policies, and two-factor authentication through DUO Security or Google Authenticator. Uploads can exceed 2 GB, with no stated upload or download size limit. A fully functional 30-day trial is available, and pricing starts at $150.
Who it suits
HTTP Commander suits organizations managing shared files on their own Windows servers, including schools using Windows Server or Active Directory accounts. It also fits teams needing browser access, cloud connections, and controlled public links.
What it does well
- Runs on the customer's own server
- Broad file and folder operations
- Public links support passwords and expiration
- Multiple cloud storage integrations
- Two-factor authentication options
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires Windows Server and IIS
- Pricing starts at $150
- Trial lasts 30 days
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users Personal | Single server perpetual license for personal use ONLY · 5 users · 1 server | $150, paid once |
| 15 users Standard | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 15 users · 1 server | $589, paid once |
| 25 users Standard | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 25 users · 1 server | $899, paid once |
| 50 users Standard | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 50 users · 1 server | $1,199, paid once |
| 100 users Standard | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 100 users · 1 server | $1,499, paid once |
| 15 users Pro | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 15 users · 1 server | $1,799, paid once |
| 100 users Pro | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 100 users · 1 server | $2,249, paid once |
| 250 users Standard | Single server perpetual license including 1-year Upgrades + Support · 250 users · 1 server | $2,099, paid once |
The first 8 of 14 plans, as element-it.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
HTTP Commander provides self-hosted browser file management with sharing controls, cloud connections, and document editing integrations. Its Windows server requirements and paid licensing should match your infrastructure before purchase.
Facts from HTTP Commander's own pages
- Archive support
- Yes · element-it.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes the Windows authentication edition as intended for schools and other organizations using Windows Server or Active Directory accounts. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Authentication options include Windows integrated, Basic, NTLM, Active Directory Federation Services, Azure Active Directory, and Forms authentication. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud storage access
- Yes · element-it.com, 21 Sept 2026
- File operations
- Users can create, copy, move, delete, rename, search, preview, upload, download, zip, and unzip files and folders. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File size
- The product supports uploads larger than 2 GB and the product page says there is no file-size limit for uploads or downloads. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · element-it.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · element-it.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Hosting
- The application is hosted on the customer's own server and can run standalone or integrate into a website. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Cloud storage integrations include Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and Box. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Office editing
- The product supports online document editing through Google Drive, Microsoft Office Online, ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoho. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,windows · element-it.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- HTTP Commander is a web-based file manager for sharing and managing files on a Windows server through a browser. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Listed controls include NTFS permissions, SSL/HTTPS compatibility, event logging, antivirus scanning support, password policies, and two-factor authentication through DUO Security or Google Authenticator. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Server requirements
- Version 8.1 requires Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later, IIS 7.5 or later, and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or above. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Users can share files and folders through internal links or public links with options including passwords, permissions, expiration, and activity notifications. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 150 · element-it.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Support
- A purchase includes 12 months of updates and support; the maker also offers free installation assistance. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day trial is fully functional without restrictions, and a purchased license can be applied without reconfiguration. · element-it.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where HTTP Commander stands on Freedom251
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