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Best File Sharing Software in 2026

File sharing software helps you send files and manage who can access them. Compared on app coverage, included storage, maximum file size, and guest uploads, these services also vary in link expiry, password-protected links, and version history. Microsoft PowerPoint, Koofr, and pCloud are among the options to weigh for your sharing needs. Consider who needs to upload or receive files, how much storage matters, and whether link controls or a record of changes are important. Free plans and paid starting prices provide additional cost details to compare.

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    Internxt Drive

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Internxt Drive pairs encrypted storage with backup, versioning, sharing, and command-line access. Compare the storage, per-file limits, and trash retention for each plan with your needs.

    9.1 Free plan · paid from €9.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Seafile

    by Seafile
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Seafile offers broad platform coverage and a choice between self-hosted and cloud editions. Check user minimums, storage limits, and unlisted tier prices when selecting a plan.

    8.7 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo Visit site
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    Box

    by Box
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    FileCloud

    by FileCloud
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls.

    7.6 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    CmisSync

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose CmisSync Free if you need desktop synchronization with a CMIS-compliant server and can work without professional support or its excluded Business features.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GigaTribe

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Choose GigaTribe if you want contact-based sharing from your own hard drive, with selected-folder access and original file formats.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Google Drive

    by Google Drive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Google Drive pairs file storage and sharing with team drives, integrations, and security controls.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Icedrive

    by Icedrive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose Icedrive if its 10 GB free tier, supported platforms, and listed encryption and versioning features fit your storage needs.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Jumpshare

    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

    Jumpshare combines screen recording, screenshot tools, file sharing, and engagement analytics, with AI features for turning recordings into several formats.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Koofr

    by Koofr
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Koofr combines file storage, synchronization, external cloud connections, and sharing across desktop and mobile platforms. Its free plan includes 10 GB, while paid plans begin at €0.50/mo (annual).

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €0.50/mo (annual) Visit site
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    MASV

    by MASV
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    MASV focuses on large-file delivery with resumable transfers, upload portals, and multiple platform options. Check the included monthly transfer volume and storage period against your file workflow.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $0.25 Visit site
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    MediaFire

    by MediaFire
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    MediaFire offers cross-platform storage with a free tier and paid plans that add larger storage and transfer allowances. The listed plans vary substantially in storage, file-size, and transfer limits.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    MEGA

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose MEGA if encrypted storage and cross-device file access are central to your needs.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft OneDrive

    by Microsoft OneDrive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Nextcloud Files

    by Nextcloud Files
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Nextcloud Files combines broad platform support with detailed sharing, security, storage, and collaboration controls.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €71.29/user/yr Visit site
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    Nutstore

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Nutstore combines synchronization, recovery, sharing, and team controls, with access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.

    7.3 From $5/user/mo · 20-day trial Visit site
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    OpenDrive

    by OpenDrive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose OpenDrive if you want storage across its five listed platforms, with file versioning and zero-knowledge encryption.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    ownCloud

    by ownCloud
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose ownCloud if your team needs file synchronization, sharing and collaboration with a choice of deployment model.

    7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax)

    Free plan Web

    Dropbox Fax covers web and email faxing, with a small free sending allowance and paid inbound faxing. Consider the lack of mobile apps and the unlisted paid pricing when deciding whether it fits.

    7.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    pCloud

    by pCloud
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    pCloud combines multi-platform storage, sharing, backup, and offline access, with a free plan of up to 10 GB.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $59.88/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Proton Drive

    by Proton Drive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose Proton Drive if its listed storage capacities, supported platforms, and encryption and versioning features fit your needs.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Pushbullet

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Pushbullet combines device notifications, file sharing, and an API, with a free plan and paid Pro options. Check the 25MB free file limit and the Android requirement for computer-based SMS.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Pydio Cells

    by Pydio Cells
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Pydio Cells combines a free Home option with paid plans aimed at larger deployments.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €3,280/user/yr Visit site
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    Filemail

    by Filemail
    Free plan API

    Filemail offers a free entry point and plans with different transfer and storage allowances, plus an Enterprise MFT option.

    7.1 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Hightail

    by Hightail
    Free plan API

    Choose Hightail if you need file sharing with a free plan, download tracking, and paid options for larger files.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

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