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BetterFileTransfer vs LimeWire™

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BetterFileTransfer compared with LimeWire™
DetailBetterFileTransfer logo BetterFileTransferLimeWire™ logo LimeWire™
What it doesSend large files free with end-to-end encryption, get a private link in seconds, expires on the day you pick Secure file sharing and AI tools in the browser
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 100 MB per transfer, up to 10 files at once, share by secret link, expires after 1 or 7 days. Free account: $0 forever, 1 GB per transfer, 10 GB of storage, keep links alive for up to 30 days, mail link to one person, delivery and open receipts. Pro: $10 per month or $100 a year (save 2 months Free: 4 GB upload limit, 40 GB storage, 3-day file expiry, 20 downloads per file daily. LimeWire™ Pro: $9.99/month or $95.90 billed yearly (save 20%), 250 GB upload, 2TB storage, files never expire, 30 downloads per file daily. LimeWire™ Pro+: $19.99/month or $199.99 billed yearly (save 16%), 500 GB
Key features
  • Drag and drop file upload
  • End-to-end encryption by default
  • Expiring links with customizable lifetime
  • Delivery and open receipts
  • Chunked uploads with automatic retry
  • No account required for basic use
  • Mobile-optimized interface
  • Email link delivery to multiple recipients
  • Dashboard with download counts and link history
  • Upload files up to 500 GB on paid plans
  • Share files by link with end-to-end encryption
  • AI Studio for generating images and videos
  • Browser-based file conversion and editing tools
  • 60 free AI credits per week on all plans
  • No software installation required
  • MCP server for AI assistants
  • Open research library of papers and datasets
  • No account required to receive shared files
  • Files never expire on paid plans
What makes it different
  • No password sign-up, only email and a six-digit code
  • True end-to-end encryption where the key never leaves your device
  • Resilient uploads that retry failed chunks automatically
  • Free tier with no expiration or credit card required
  • No third-party authentication to protect privacy
  • End-to-end encrypted file sharing with key stored on user device, not accessible even by LimeWire
  • No installation, account or software required to use
  • Integrated AI tools for generation, conversion and editing in one platform
  • Support for 500 GB file transfers on highest plan
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 −1 (down) since last check77 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)330
Citation Flow (Majestic)2050
Referring domains (Majestic)274969

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