Alternatives · File Storage
MediaFire alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MediaFire alternative for most people is Google Drive (3.6 GPA), first in our ranking of file storage and sync services. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "15 GB of storage with every Google account."
MediaFire compared with 6 alternatives: MEGA, pCloud, Icedrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and 1 more.
MediaFire has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaFireThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| MEGA | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Icedrive | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Drive | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| OpenDrive | Free plan · from $49.99 | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
MediaFire starts at $3.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: MEGA, Icedrive and Google Drive.
pCloud and Dropbox score higher without starting lower.
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 MediaFire
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- MEGA also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter.
- Icedrive also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
Google Drive
Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos
- Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
- Google Drive also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Google Drive also covers AI search.
Suits: People who already use Gmail, Google Docs and Google Photos
OpenDrive
Cloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access
- OpenDrive starts at $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown).
- OpenDrive lists no Android app, which MediaFire has.
Suits: People who want a small free storage tier with an iPhone app
Limits worth knowing in MediaFire
- Free downloads are ad-supported and limited to one file at a time; bulk downloads need a paid plan.
- The free per-file limit is 5 GB on the upgrade page, while the home page says up to 4 GB.
- Ultra's storage is 100 GB with only 50 GB of fast ad-free transfers.
- Business plan prices load by script and were not readable, so they are not listed here.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MediaFire?
The alternatives to MediaFire in this directory are MEGA, pCloud, Icedrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and OpenDrive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MediaFire.
Is there a free alternative to MediaFire?
Yes. MEGA, pCloud, Icedrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and OpenDrive have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MediaFire alternatives work on Windows?
The MediaFire listing does not include a Windows app. MEGA, pCloud, Icedrive, Dropbox and Google Drive list one.
Which MediaFire alternatives work on macOS?
The MediaFire listing does not include a macOS app. MEGA, pCloud, Icedrive, Dropbox and Google Drive list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.