- File sharing websites let you host your files on their fast servers easily.
- You can access your files from any device anywhere. You can share these files by obtaining a shareable download link.
- They offer fast speeds and instant access to your data from anywhere in the world.
5 Best Free File Hosting Websites
File Sharing and syncing across devices is the need of today and big tech companies like Microsoft and Google have their solutions in the form of OneDrive and Google Drive. Another big site box is widely used by top brands across the world. OneDrive offers you 5 GB free storage with file size limited to 10 GB. Google Drive allows files up to 5 TB and total storage of 15 GB. All of these sites are featured pack but require sign in and to make accounts. We will discuss about some slightly lesser known sites which don’t need account creation and provide lots of storage.
We considered the following things to rate each website. Ease of sharing files, free storage space allocated, maximum file size and bandwidth. Further, ease of use, reliability and legitimacy of the file hosting service were also considered.
1. MediaFire
Mediafire is a free file sharing site developed in America. It is used by over 840 million people every month. It offers fast downloads and uploads with no bandwidth limit. With apps on both platforms Android and iOS you can take your data anywhere you want.
What You May like:
- It offers 10 GB free storage and up-to 50 GB free with bonuses. The free maximum file upload size is 4 GB.
- There are no bandwidth or download limits and the speeds are lightning fast.
- You can store and share any type of files and folders with anyone.
- It is available for both Android and iOS. You can use it on the iPad,Apple Tv and all android devices.
- You can also create one-time downloadable links and share them.
- You can use the FileDrop feature that lets you create public folders so that others can also upload files to your account.
- The pro version offers more features which include more storage, no ads, bulk downloading and many more.
What you may not like:
- There are too many ads in the free version which can be distracting.
2. MEGA
Mega is a file hosting company from New Zealand and data privacy is their top priority and selling point. With strong encryption techniques applied even MEGA themselves cannot see users data.
They offer large storage even for free accounts and you can purchase more storage through their pro plans.
MEGA has several apps apart from their standard desktop and mobile apps. MEGAbird allows you to send large files to people through Email even if they don’t have a MEGA account. Some other examples are MEGAcmd and MEGA WebDav.
What You May Like:
- You get 50 GB free storage space but it reduces to 15 GB after the first month.
- Mega provides end to end encryption for files on your device even before they are uploaded. That means no one else can see your files, not even MEGA.
- You can share encrypted links which only the person with the authentication key can open.
- You can share both files and folders with anyone.
- Mega has desktop applications for Windows, Mac and Linux. They also have mobile apps for iOS and Android.
- MEGA allows you to preview photos, pdfs and stream media.
- It has a built-in chat feature.
- The files downloaded from MEGA are virus free, unless the folder you have downloaded has some virus hidden in it.
- You get an extra 10 GB of storage through the referral system for every friend you invite to use the service.
What You May Not Like:
- The download cool down time makes uploading or downloading large files a problem as you have to wait for it to reset.
- Due to advanced security no collaboration can be done on MEGA.
3. 4shared
4shared is one of the oldest and top file sharing sites on the Internet. It started in the year 2005, and it has more than 10 million users worldwide. It enables users to upload their files and share them with others. With both free and premium packages available, it offers a lot of features. It is suitable for users with low storage needs as it offers a maximum of 2 GB file uploads.
What You May Like:
- It offers you free storage space of 15 GB with maximum file upload size of 2 GB.
- All the files you upload are automatically scanned for potential virus threats and malware.
- It allows you to stream video and music files. You can also extract and preview zip files.
- It can be downloaded for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
- You can share your files with others and make them visible for anyone to view.
- You can set passwords and permissions for every folder you upload.
What You May Not Like:
- Small upload size and slow downloading are some issues in the free account.
- You have to access your account at least once every 30 days or your files will be removed by 4shared.
- Old user interface with too many ads.
4. Dropbox
Dropbox is considered one of the pioneers of file storage and syncing services. It offers great collaboration tools and with apps across all platforms your data is easily accessible. You can even access previous versions of your 30 days old files. It has a modern and simple user interface. You can scan and share files from the mobile apps as well.
Things You May Like:
- Dropbox offers 2 GB storage space and allows file transfer up to 100 MB with Dropbox Transfer.
- It has 30 Day file recovery option with the option of maintaining version history.
- You can use it across 3 devices on the free account.
- It has clients for Windows and macOS. The Android and iOS apps are full of features too.
- The pro version offers extended storage options and other features.
Things You May Not Like:
- The pro version is a little too expensive as compared to other options in the market.
5. Zippyshare
Zippyshare is a free online file-sharing service that provides unlimited disk space. Along with that you don’t even need to create an account to use it. It has no download or bandwidth limits. These are some great features for a free service but it has some flaws, the maximum file upload size is just 500 MB. It is best for sending small files or non-important casually shared files.
What You May Like:
- It offers free unlimited storage space with maximum file upload size being 500 MB.
- Using the desktop client for Windows will automatically split your large files into chunks of 500 MBs to upload.
- It has no bandwidth or download limits.
- It has a multi lingual interface which increases its reach to people.
- The uploads are fast and you experience no delay.
What You May Not Like:
- No mobile apps for iOS or Android.
- Zippyshare will automatically delete your files after 30 days of inactivity.
- The site has too many inappropriate ads and tries to infect your device with malware.
Conclusion
All of these sites provide great storage and sharing options and there are many other services which we did not include in the list. Let us know which sites you prefer and which services should have been included.