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Best File Sharing Software 2026
File sharing software helps you store files, send links, and receive uploads. This guide helps US buyers compare plans, storage limits, sharing controls, history, expiry settings, and device access.
The list is ordered by the site's published rule: what each maker publishes, Android availability first, a free way to try, and how fresh its facts are. The page compares free plans, paid starting prices, included storage, maximum file size, password-protected links, guest uploads, version history, link expiry, and app coverage.
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FileCloud
FileCloud provides cloud file storage with apps, web access, self-hosting and file versioning.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.6 Visit
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Internxt Drive
Internxt Drive stores files with zero-knowledge encryption on desktop, mobile, web or self-hosted systems.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.6 Visit
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Box
Box stores and shares files on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.4 Visit
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SugarSync
SugarSync stores and syncs files across Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.4 Visit
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Koofr
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 €0.50 a month, billed yearly Record6.3 Visit Koofr stores and versions files across mobile, desktop, browser and Linux systems.
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MEGA
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record6.3 Visit MEGA stores files with zero-knowledge encryption on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and the web.
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Nextcloud Files
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 €71.29 a year Record6.3 Visit Nextcloud Files provides versioned file storage with web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted options.
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Microsoft OneDrive
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $1.99 a month, billed yearly Record6.2 Visit OneDrive suits people who want to back up files across devices and access them offline.
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pCloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record6.1 Visit pCloud stores files on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows.
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UploadFiles.io
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $9.99 a month Record6.1 Visit UploadFiles.io hosts and shares files, images, music, video and other data on major platforms.
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FileRun
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 €9.90 a year Record6.0 Visit FileRun is self-hosted file storage with web, desktop, mobile and API access.
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MASV
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record6.0 Visit MASV suits solo creators, filmmakers, post-production studios, broadcast networks, and data-heavy industries such as geospatial.
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Google Drive
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.9 Visit Google Drive stores and shares files across Android, iOS, Mac and Windows.
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GigaTribe
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.8 Visit GigaTribe lets contacts exchange files from hard drives on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
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Jumpshare
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 $12 a month Record5.8 Visit Jumpshare shares files and records screens, webcams, audio, videos, screenshots and GIFs.
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Nutstore
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Nutstore stores and versions files on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.
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ownCloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.8 Visit ownCloud provides file storage and versioning with web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted options.
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ShareFile
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $16.50 a month Record5.8 Visit ShareFile offers business file storage with versioning, web, desktop, mobile and API access.
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TiniDrop
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $7 a month Record5.7 Visit TiniDrop shares PDFs, proposals, contracts, ZIPs and static sites by link while recording viewer activity.
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Icedrive
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.6 Visit Icedrive stores files with zero-knowledge encryption and versioning on desktop, mobile and web.
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Pushbullet
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $39.99 a year Record5.6 Visit Pushbullet shares information and phone notifications among Android, iOS, web and Windows devices.
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WeTransfer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.5 Visit WeTransfer sends files by link from Android, iOS, Mac and the web.
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ShareDrop.org
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.3 Visit ShareDrop.org sends files between two devices with browsers or mobile apps via WebRTC.
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ProjectSend
WebAPISelf-hosted $19 a month Record5.2 Visit ProjectSend offers a free file-sharing server with web and API access for self-hosting.
Before you choose
Start with the plan
Check whether a free plan meets your storage and sharing needs. A free trial is a separate way to evaluate a paid plan before committing.
Compare the published paid starting price and note the billing basis, such as per user or annual pricing.
Match storage and file limits
Review included storage alongside the maximum file size. A service can offer useful storage but still restrict a large upload.
Choose limits that fit the files you expect to keep and share, rather than relying on storage alone.
Check link and upload controls
Password-protected links add a gate to shared files. Link expiry can close access after a chosen period.
Guest uploads let people send files without the same account setup. Confirm which controls the plan includes.
Look for version history
Version history can preserve earlier file states when a document changes. Check the published availability and limits before relying on it.
Confirm app coverage
Compare access on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, the web, and Linux. Platform support differs across file sharing services, so match the apps to the devices you use.
Review the licence
Open-source services appear in this category alongside proprietary plans. If you need to read or change the code, check the service's licence and the terms for the plan you select.
Questions
What should I compare in file sharing software?
Compare free-plan access, paid starting price, included storage, maximum file size, password-protected links, guest uploads, version history, link expiry, and app coverage.
Do file sharing services offer free plans?
Free-plan availability varies. Check the plan details for storage, file-size limits, and sharing controls before choosing a service.
Is a free trial the same as a free plan?
No. A free plan can continue without payment under its limits. A free trial gives temporary access to a paid plan.
Which platforms should I check?
Review support for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web browsers, and Linux, then match the service to your devices.
Why do password-protected links matter?
A password adds a separate access check to a shared link. Confirm whether the feature is included with the plan you want.
What does version history do?
Version history keeps earlier states of a file so you can review or restore changes when the service and plan support that feature.
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