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ButterShare compared with LimeWire™
DetailButterShare logo ButterShareLimeWire™ logo LimeWire™
What it doesSend files directly between devices with encrypted WebRTC, no account and no cloud file storage Secure file sharing and AI tools in the browser
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given 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
  • Direct device-to-device file streaming with no cloud storage
  • No file size limits for transfers
  • End-to-end encryption with cryptographic keys
  • No account or signup required
  • Works on all modern browsers and devices
  • QR code and room code sharing options
  • Native disk streaming for large files
  • Folder structure preservation during transfer
  • Supports up to 10,000 files per session
  • Resumable transfers with checkpoint data
  • 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 cloud server storage intermediary for maximum privacy
  • Zero-knowledge architecture with ephemeral session keys
  • Unlimited file sizes with no subscription fees
  • Instant sharing without email verification or login
  • Transfer speeds at local gigabit rates on same network
  • 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)28 +2 (up) since last check77 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)830
Citation Flow (Majestic)3050
Referring domains (Majestic)604969

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