Best File Sharing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Microsoft PowerPoint is ranked #1 of 47 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Internxt Drive and Koofr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Internxt Drive. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TransferNow at €0.20/mo.
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.
47 file sharing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
18 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft PowerPointWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Internxt DriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €0.83/mo | 6.7 | |
| 3 | KoofrWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €0.50/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | pCloudWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 5 | Google DriveWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $1.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 6 | IcedriveWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 7 | OpenDriveWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 8 | Proton DriveWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 9 | Send AnywhereWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 10 | JumpshareWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 11 | MEGAWindows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 12 | Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax)Web | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 13 | UploadFiles.ioWindows · Mac | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 6.3 | |
| 14 | SmashAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.2 | |
| 15 | TiniDropWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 16 | TransferNowAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | €0.20/mo | 6.2 | |
| 17 | WeTransferAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 18 | ProjectSendWeb | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.1 | |
| 19 | FileCloudWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.8 |
| 20 | Nextcloud FilesWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | €5.94/mo | 5.7 |
| 21 | MASVWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $0.25/mo | 5.6 |
| 22 | MediaFireWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 23 | NutstoreWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 24 | ownCloudWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 25 | Pydio CellsWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
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Questions about this list
Which file sharing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Microsoft PowerPoint is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 6.8. Internxt Drive is second and Koofr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TransferNow has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.