15 Great Free Online File Sharing Alternatives

Today’s technology and machines (whether it’s PC or Mac) are certainly capable of processing large original files like .PSD (Photoshop) and .AI (Illustrator) but the bad news is the sharing part aren’t . These files are fairly large in size and cumbersome to share with peers and clients. Two ways we would generally used – e-mailing and sharing via hosting account. Not saying it’s bad but e-mail comes with attachment limitation and usually doesn’t allow anything more than 100Mb. On the other hand sharing via web hosting account allows you to upload as big as your account can take but it also means the file is exposed by anyone who knows its direct path.

File-sharing web services solve most of these problems. They are free (most of them and they allow large files to be sent securely. Here are some free file-sharing sites we come to know and if you share files with friends or peers via Internet frequently, you might want to consider getting them done this way.

Streamfile

Based in Stockholm, Streamfile is a better looking, easier to use and the fastest way to deliver data, wherever you are in the world.

Max filesize: 300Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

Pando

Pando is free P2P software that makes downloading, streaming and sharing large media files fast, easy and fun.

Max filesize: 1GB | Registration: Yes | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

Wikisend

Upload and download lots of files, big files, small files, data files, media files, archives or backups any files.

Max filesize: 100Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: No | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

PipeBytes

Instantly send music, movies, presentations or any other files to anybody!

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: No | Premium account: No | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

Mail Big File

Max filesize: 200Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

4Shared

Max filesize: 100Mb/file, 5Gb in total | Registration: Yes | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

SendThisFile

SendThisFile allows you to easily send and receive large files to and from anyone, anywhere.

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: Yes | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

Files2U

Files2U is a web-based service that allows you to send large files to a receiver without having to worry about the restrictions of email or slowdowns of FTP.

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: No | Premium account: No | Password Protection: Tracking Number | Visit Website

Driveway

Powered by iDrive Online Backup, this free web service allows both web file sharing or simply just share files via your PC’s desktop.

Max filesize: 500Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

MediaFire

Max filesize: 100Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

Drop.io

Privately share your files and collaborate in real time by web, email, phone, mobile, and more. Create each drop in two clicks and share what you want, how you want, with whom you want.

Max filesize: 100Mb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

Dropbox

Dropbox is software that syncs your files online and across your computers or even share it with friends and peers.

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: Yes | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

Box

Box.net’s online file storage makes it easy to securely share content as a link or a shared folder with anyone – inside or outside your company.

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: Yes | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: Yes | Visit Website

Senduit

Max filesize: Unlimited | Registration: No | Premium account: No | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

File Dropper

Max filesize: 5Gb | Registration: No | Premium account: Yes | Password Protection: No | Visit Website

Curious for more? Here are some file sharing services (not all are free) worth checking out too!

Yousendit – Web-based pseudo-SaaS[1] digital content delivery service provided by YouSendIt, Inc. It lets users send, receive and track files on-demand. It is an alternative to sending large e-mail attachments, using FTP, and sending CDs or DVDs or tape or USB flash drive via courier. (via Wiki)
BigUpload – Leading provider of services that allow secure uploading, transferring and file sharing. The service uses a network of the newest, quickest and most reliable servers with memory close to unlimited working on multi-gigabyte Internet connections.
divShare – Share large files, music and video online.
ADrive – Serves as an online, centralized vault for all important file types including: music, videos, photos, documents, and more.
DropSend – Send up as big as 2Gb per file!
Sendspace – Unlimited downloads and uploads, 300Mb per file.
TransferBigFiles – There’s no registration required to use the website. You can just go to the home page and start uploading some files.

Comments

Ah Hong August 14th, 2009

Hmm..no RapidShare in the list?
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Sarah Camp August 14th, 2009

I just recently started using Dropbox and I love it. It’s so seamless.
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Mitch Matt August 14th, 2009

Thnkas for the list!

Maybe you could shed some light for me… I’m not sure why TrueShare gets left off of almost every list created. We’ve been in business since ‘06 as TrueShare and as EasyFTP for three years prior. 256 bit encryption, customization and integration, send-a-link, direct link, photoshare, auto trans, TS Explorer, desktop drop box, reporting, no advertisement, no spam, UNLIMITED USERS, support that answers the phone, etc.

Please review and consider in future lists! Our free seven day trial is not restricted in any way, no CC required, no strings! If you would like an extended trial to evaluate further please call TrueShare.com at 877-700-4999 ext. 110

Thanks for consideration!
Mitch
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Ejaz August 15th, 2009

Good compilation, Please correct PipeBytes link. It is referring to pando.com. Thanks
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Maya August 15th, 2009

check it out this link http://freerapidsharedotcom.blogspot.com
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Tinh August 15th, 2009

Great collections, thanks. I have just reposted on my blog at: http://www.blogviet.info/2009/08/15-dich-vu-file-sharing-mien-phi-co-the-ban-chua-biet/

Thanks
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Wallpapers August 15th, 2009

4shared is high speed file sharing !
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Arif Kabir August 15th, 2009

I really like yousendit.com. They do an excellent job.
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naz August 15th, 2009

Great!This is what I’m looking for! Thanks bro!
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Matt Sanderson August 16th, 2009

I can’t believe you didn’t mention GSpace – it turns any free GMail account into a 7GB (and counting…) FTP client.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1593
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MyPSDStudio August 16th, 2009

nice sharing..thanks
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jay @ work at home August 17th, 2009

I really like streamfile persoanlly.
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Woodstock real estate August 17th, 2009

Send this file and files to you are the two best listed here. I have used this many times in design of my real estate websites. Thanks!
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V.C August 17th, 2009

I just know Mediafire and box.net.
So embrassing :(
But I think we don’t need to know all. Just some is ok :D
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miziology August 17th, 2009

nice sharing hk…good post
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Mike August 17th, 2009

I also like Dropbox. Recently I found out how to get 2.25GB for free instead of just 2GB. When you sign-up use a ref link such as this one https://www.getdropbox.com/referrals/NTY5NDQzOQ
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Han Cheng August 17th, 2009

Thanks for sharing!!
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Vim August 17th, 2009

pipebyte’s looks like the best one as there is no registration required and its unlimited
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the aminos August 17th, 2009

This really helps a lot. Never knew that there are free ways of doing this. Thanks.
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Kaplang August 17th, 2009

really cool post :) thanks
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darmowetapety August 17th, 2009

Wow.. great list, no hotfile.com
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izzuwan August 18th, 2009

did u try warez-bb.org?its great too..u can download all the file u want!!..it have movie, games, software and of cos mp3!!..but u need to use rapidshare or megaupload..
u can buy it from me..just visit my blog..
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or email me..amir_izzuwan@yahoo.com
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ALICE August 18th, 2009

AWESOME!

I LOVE FILE SHARING!

ESPECIALLY PHOTOS I POST ON:

HTTP://TWILIGHTERSANONYMOUS.COM/
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montreal florist August 19th, 2009

It is very difficult to find out those kinds of site.
Thanks Cool~
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Rei August 19th, 2009

Where is Rapidshare?Megaupload?Hotfile?Upload.to?Netload.in?Storage.to?Megashares?Gigasize?
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gumbee August 21st, 2009

http://yourfilebin.com
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gumbee August 21st, 2009

oops i accidentally posted that too early

free. no registration. no waiting in line. dont even give your email address. just upload a file, it gives you a link. 125mb upload limit. no bandwidth limit. zip, rar, image files
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Marsu August 21st, 2009

No RapidShare, and MegaUpload too
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Marsu August 21st, 2009

btw…thanks for nice post :)
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MJ Stapleford Corporate Identity August 21st, 2009

I have heard of some of these but there are quite a few here that are new to me. Thanks for sharing.
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John Burton August 22nd, 2009

I’ve been using SMEStorage.com to share files for what seems like an age now. I’m surprised that it did not make your list as the service provides many ways to share – over email, via Twitter, Facebook, making files public etc. The great thing for me is that the service supports many clouds and does not tie you in like some of the ones you mentioned, so it supports Amazon S3, Mosso Cloud Files, Box.net, FTP Clouds, GMail and Email Clouds etc.

Personally I use their Windows Explorer client to share my files (which you can download at http://tinyurl.com/m5raqp you can register inline) but you can go to their site and download the full windows integration suite which includes virtual drive etc.
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Shane August 22nd, 2009

As a designer, I love http://contentcube.com . Kinda like visual FTP. You can have all your originals in the cloud and then share stuff with your clients. They can generate previews of PSD and AI files too. Great presentation tool as well.
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bader August 22nd, 2009

For me i prefer Pando , i use it since when it show in Skype plugins
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Iris August 25th, 2009

Cincopa Mediasend is great for sending videos and photos. Receiver can preview the package and decide what to download and in what resolution/format.
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Iris August 25th, 2009

Here is the link
http://www.cincopa.com/MediaSend
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Fire August 27th, 2009

driveway seems promising…
too bad the sign up button didn’t respond when i click it (i have tried it with google chrome and internet explorer 8)….
with no sign up…. it would be a waste… :(
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Eric September 2nd, 2009

Thanks for the great post! For your information, there is a list of similar websites to streamfile.com: http://similar-site.com/siteslike/streamfile.com . Most of the sites listed here could be find there and more.
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Dan London September 3rd, 2009

You should also add ShareFile.com to the list.
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caleblargo September 8th, 2009

i love dropbox! it’s one of the best :)
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izzat aziz September 10th, 2009

there is no rapidshare, because it all alternative to rapidshare.
good list btw.
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Hammad September 16th, 2009

thanks alot …. great list
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Gigasize September 28th, 2009

I use dropbox it is the best in the business, it should be on the top of these 15 great free online file sharing alternatives.
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Arcr September 29th, 2009

SteekR is similar to Dropbox but it only offer 1Gb storage for free acounts
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Jerry_will October 13th, 2009

In my way online backup is best solutions for storing your data. I have just switched to BackupandShare.com for online backup. This service is very reliable and user friendly. They do encrypt backedup data using 128-bit AES format which is most difficult to hack.They also provide windows mobile backup solution for free. No wonder they are the cureent topper in http://top10onlinebackup.com/
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Gryndyl October 22nd, 2009

If you’re just sending to one person try Skype. No fee, no file size limit. Easy and painless, albeit a tad on the slow side. I sent a 30 gig drive backup from Korea to the US via Skype. Took a week but worked perfectly.
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Zain October 25th, 2009

You can also give http://www.supashare.net a try!
- Unlimited Downloads
- Unlimited Storage
- Unlimited Uploads
- 200mb per file

Oh thats that just FREE users
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