4shared alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave 4shared: free accounts see ads and have a small upload size limit, and built for sharing links, not syncing folders between computers like Dropbox. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces 4shared, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MEGA currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best 4shared alternative for most people
MEGAA larger free tier with end-to-end encryption and proper desktop sync.
Best 4shared alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Google Drive15 GB free with desktop sync, document editing and no ads.
Best 4shared alternative for Mac
DropboxReliable sync across every platform and polished sharing links, for private files.
Best 4shared alternative for Windows
pCloudSwiss-based storage with lifetime plans and direct download links.
Best 4shared alternative for Linux
MEGAA larger free tier with end-to-end encryption and proper desktop sync.
Best 4shared alternative for iPhone and Android
WeTransferSend large files once without keeping them on a drive or making an account.
Best 4shared alternative for working in the browser
MEGAA larger free tier with end-to-end encryption and proper desktop sync.
4shared alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to 4shared?
MEGA ranks first right now. A larger free tier with end-to-end encryption and proper desktop sync. Google Drive and Dropbox follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to 4shared?
Yes. MEGA (free plan + paid), Google Drive (free plan + paid), Dropbox (free plan + paid) and pCloud (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to 4shared?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which 4shared alternatives work on Linux?
MEGA, Dropbox and pCloud run on Linux.
Why do people switch from 4shared?
The complaints we hear most: free accounts see ads and have a small upload size limit; built for sharing links, not syncing folders between computers like Dropbox; public file search means a lot of low-quality and unlicensed content on the site.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces 4shared, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.