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file.io vs Mirrored.to
Both stand on file transfer services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
file.io focuses on temporary, link-based file sharing with anonymous access and configurable deletion. Its free and paid plans differ substantially in file size, storage, and download allowances, so choose according to transfer needs.
Visit file.io Free plan APIWebWindows
Mirrored.to centralizes multi-host uploads and provides a single link to available download locations. Its free service supports several upload methods, but guest, API, and host-specific limits apply.
Visit Mirrored.toThe facts
| file.io | Mirrored.to | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $25 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | file.io | Mirrored.to |
| Website | file.io | mirrored.to |
| On file transfer services | #44 of 105 | #48 of 105 |
file.io: what it does well
- Anonymous browser and API sharing
- Automatic deletion after download or expiry
- API controls expiry and download counts
- HTTPS/TLS and additional stored-upload encryption
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Free plan limits files to 2 GB
- FAQ states a 4 GB total transfer limit
- Shared files are not backed up
- Illegal or copyrighted content is prohibited
Mirrored.to: what it does well
- Uploads to more than 40 listed hosts
- Browser, remote URL, Windows, and API uploads
- Windows uploader queues and splits files
- Temporary files deleted after successful transfer
- Free service at no cost
What to know first
- Guest uploads limited to 1024 MB, 20 files, 10 mirrors
- API limited to 500 calls per day
- Individual host restrictions vary
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