Alternatives · File Storage
GoFile alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded GoFile alternative is Pixeldrain (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
GoFile compared with 5 alternatives: Pixeldrain, MediaFire, WeTransfer, Smash and 4shared.
GoFile has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.50 per month, billed $90 yearly ($9 month-to-month). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoFileThis tool | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Pixeldrain | Free plan · from €4/mo | Yes | Web |
| MediaFire | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Smash | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 4shared | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
GoFile starts at $7.50 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Pixeldrain and Smash.
WeTransfer scores higher without starting lower. MediaFire and 4shared start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from GoFile
Pixeldrain
File hosting and sharing with a free tier and paid plans in euros
- Pixeldrain starts at €4 per month or €40 per year (Pro).
- Pixeldrain does not cover file management, which GoFile does.
Suits: Sharing large files without an account
MediaFire
Cloud storage and link sharing with a free 10 GB ad-supported tier
- MediaFire starts at $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB).
- MediaFire also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MediaFire also covers file sync.
- MediaFire does not cover file management, which GoFile does.
Suits: Sharing files by link with people who have no account
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
- WeTransfer also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
- WeTransfer does not cover file management, which GoFile does.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Smash
Browser-based file transfer with no sign-up and no paid size cap
- Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Smash does not cover file management, which GoFile does.
Suits: One-off transfers where the recipient and sender skip accounts
4shared
File storage and sharing with 15 GB free and annual premium plans
- 4shared starts at $14.99 per year (Premium 100 GB, annual billing).
Suits: Sharing public download links for large files
Limits worth knowing in GoFile
- Free storage is ephemeral, so files are not kept permanently.
- A desktop app for syncing is marked as coming soon for Premium accounts.
- Pay-as-you-go has a $10 minimum monthly usage.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GoFile?
The alternatives to GoFile in this directory are Pixeldrain, MediaFire, WeTransfer, Smash and 4shared. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GoFile.
Is there a free alternative to GoFile?
Yes. Pixeldrain, MediaFire, WeTransfer, Smash and 4shared have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GoFile alternatives work on macOS?
The GoFile listing does not include a macOS app. WeTransfer and Smash list one.
Which GoFile alternatives work on Android?
The GoFile listing does not include an Android app. MediaFire, WeTransfer and Smash list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.