GoFile vs MediaFire (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, GoFile and MediaFire share a 2.4 GPA, both have a free plan, and MediaFire starts cheaper, at $3.99 a month against $7.50 a month.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
GoFile grades higher on the free plan. MediaFire grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
GoFile
Free file sharing with paid permanent storage and a full API
MediaFire
Cloud storage and link sharing with a free 10 GB ad-supported tier
Which one is for you
Pick GoFile if
- Fits if you send files and do not need them kept for years
- Works for people who want 3 TB for one flat price
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want permanent storage free, as free storage is ephemeral
- Not for you if you want a sync app, as it is marked coming soon
- Watch out: pay-as-you-go has a $10 monthly minimum
- Watch out: the page returned no text to us, so figures come from the listing
Pick MediaFire if
- Fits if you share the odd file by link and don't mind ads
- Works for someone who wants 10 GB free and a cheap 100 GB step up
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you download in bulk: free downloads are one file at a time and need a paid plan to batch
- Skip it if you dislike ads, because the free plan is ad-supported
- Watch out: the upgrade page says 5 GB a file free, the home page says 4 GB
- Watch out: Business plan prices load by script, so we couldn't read them
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAGoFileFair | 2.4GPAMediaFireFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$7.50 a month billed $90 yearly for 3 TB, at about the middle of file storage's $7. Pay-as-you-go has a $10 monthly minimum. | BUltra is $3.99 a month, inside the category's cheaper quarter, but it is only 100 GB, and only 50 GB of that is fast ad-free. |
| Free plan and trial | BNo account needed and 100 GB of traffic a month, but files are not kept permanently. | CBasic is 10 GB free with ads, files up to 5 GB and single-file downloads only. |
| Features | CUpload, sharing and, on Premium, direct links, a CDN and the full API. The sync app is not out yet. | CStorage and link sharing, but bulk downloads need a paid plan, and Ultra's fast transfers cover 50 GB. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. Upload in the browser and share the link. | BNo store rating on record, but you sign up and upload with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only on record, and no integrations are listed. | CWeb, iPhone and Android only, with no desktop app and no integrations listed. |
| Best for | sending files without an account | free link sharing with 10 GB |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: GoFile and MediaFire. How we grade
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. MediaFire starts at $3.99 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and MediaFire starts $3.51 a month lower. Of the other file storage and sync services on the chart, 24 score higher than GoFile for less, and 12 score higher than MediaFire for less.
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
Where they differ
- GoFile also covers file management.
- MediaFire also covers file sync.
At a glance
| GoFile | MediaFire | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $7.50 per month, billed $90 yearly ($9 month-to-month) | $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB) |
| Free plan | Ephemeral storage, 100 GB traffic per 30 days, core upload and sharing features, no account required. | Basic: 10 GB of storage, ad-supported downloads, files up to 5 GB, and single-file downloads only. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | WOJTEK SAS | MediaFire |
| Price read from | gofile.io | mediafire.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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.
Key features
GoFile
- Guest uploads
- Upload and share without creating an account; free storage is ephemeral.
- Permanent storage
- Premium keeps data stored across regions without expiry.
- Direct links and CDN
- Embed content with direct links that support expiry, allowed IPs, domains and HTTP auth.
- Advanced file manager
- Content import, bulk ZIP downloads, search, tags and a recycle bin.
- Full API
- Every API endpoint is unlocked on Premium for integration and automation.
MediaFire
- Link and email sharing
- Files and folders can be shared by email, link or social network right after upload. Recipients do not need an account to download.
- FileDrop requests
- Paid plans include FileDrop file requests, so other people can send files to your account through a link.
- Protected links
- Ultra and Pro add password-protected files and one-time links, plus direct links to files and bulk downloads of several files.
- Ad-free transfers
- Basic downloads show ads. Ultra includes 50 GB of ad-free CDN-speed transfers and Pro includes 1 TB of ad-free standard-speed transfers.
- Mobile apps
- iOS and Android apps manage folders and files and upload photos and videos. Automatic photo and video syncing is listed for Android.
- Business accounts
- A separate Business tier offers 2 TB and up with 100 user accounts, custom branding and a detailed security log.
Plans
GoFile
Free$0
Ephemeral storage and 100 GB of traffic every 30 days; no account required.
Subscription$7.50
per month, billed $90 yearly ($9 billed monthly)
3 TB permanent storage and 5 TB monthly traffic with every Premium feature.
Pay-as-you-go$10
minimum monthly usage, plus $3 per TB stored and $2 per TB of traffic
No fixed storage or traffic caps; credit is billed by usage with every Premium feature.
MediaFire
Basic$0
10 GB storage, ad-supported downloads, 5 GB per file and single-file downloads only.
Ultra$3.99
per month, monthly or yearly billing
100 GB storage, 50 GB of ad-free fast transfers, 50 GB per file, bulk downloads and direct links.
Pro$5.83
per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly)
1 TB storage, ad-free standard transfers, 50 GB per file. Page shows 30% off $8.33 and $9.99.
Ways to pay less
GoFile
- Annual discount
Annual billing at $90 a year
The subscription is $7.50 a month billed $90 yearly, against $9 billed month-to-month.
MediaFire
- Annual discount
Cheaper Pro with annual billing
The upgrade page shows Pro at $5.83 a month billed annually against $6.99 a month billed monthly, both after a 30% discount.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, GoFile or MediaFire?
As of Nov 13, 2026, MediaFire is cheaper to start with: $3.99 a month, against $7.50 a month for GoFile. GoFile starts at $7.50 per month, billed $90 yearly ($9 month-to-month), and MediaFire starts at $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB).
Which has a free plan, GoFile or MediaFire?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both GoFile and MediaFire have a free plan.
Which platforms do GoFile and MediaFire run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only MediaFire lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.