# SambaLite (open-source file manager)

> SambaLite is a free, open-source file manager for Android. A lightweight, modern, and open-source Android client for SMB/CIFS shares. It has 147 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

SambaLite is a lightweight, modern, and open-source Android client for SMB/CIFS shares (Samba). It is designed as a minimalist, reliable, and secure tool for accessing SMB shares on your local network – without ads, tracking, or unnecessary features. SambaLite is a file client, not a system-level filesystem. It focuses on accessing and transferring files, not on providing a mounted network drive. The app is intended for tech-savvy users who prefer a lean, transparent solution and value privacy and open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/egdels/SambaLite |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 147 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/de.schliweb.sambalite/ (package de.schliweb.sambalite) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schliweb.sambalite |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://egdels.github.io/SambaLite/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | v2.5.5 (Sep 26, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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