MediaFire vs OpenDrive (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, MediaFire grades higher than OpenDrive: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
MediaFire grades higher on value for money and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MediaFire
Cloud storage and link sharing with a free 10 GB ad-supported tier
OpenDrive
Cloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access
Which one is for you
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
Pick OpenDrive if
- Fits if you want a small free cloud drive you can reach from an iPhone
- Works for sharing a few files with people who don't have an account
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to know what a paid plan buys, since the listing gives no storage amounts or billing period
- Tight if you need more than 5 GB without paying
- Not for you if you need Android or a desktop app, as only iPhone and iPad are named
- Watch out: the vendor's own site and pricing page sat behind a bot check, so these prices may differ from the website
- Too light for anyone who wants listed integrations, as none are named
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAMediaFireFair | 2.0GPAOpenDriveFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | CThe US App Store lists Home at $49.99, Office at $149.99 and Pro at $249.99, but with no billing period or storage amount. Nothing can be compared with the category's middle of $7 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | CBasic is 10 GB free with ads, files up to 5 GB and single-file downloads only. | C5 GB of cloud storage for free, per the App Store listing. That fills up fast. |
| Features | CStorage and link sharing, but bulk downloads need a paid plan, and Ultra's fast transfers cover 50 GB. | CSync across devices, sharing, mobile access and list or grid views. The listing says little else, so what's covered beyond that is unclear. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but you sign up and upload with nothing to set up. | C4.7 on the App Store, but from only 43 ratings, which isn't enough to count. Install and sign in, with no setup noted. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb, iPhone and Android only, with no desktop app and no integrations listed. | CThe listing names iPhone and iPad apps only. Computer and Android support wasn't confirmed, and no integrations are named. |
| Best for | free link sharing with 10 GB | basic cloud storage with 5 GB free |
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: MediaFire and OpenDrive. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| MediaFire | OpenDrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB) | $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown) |
| Free plan | Basic: 10 GB of storage, ad-supported downloads, files up to 5 GB, and single-file downloads only. | 5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | MediaFire | OpenDrive, Inc. |
| Price read from | mediafire.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
OpenDrive
- The vendor's own site and pricing page sit behind a bot check, so prices here come from the US App Store listing and may differ from the website.
- The listing shows plan prices without a billing period or storage amount.
- The listing names only iPhone and iPad apps; computer and Android support was not confirmed.
Key features
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.
OpenDrive
- Sync across devices
- The listing says documents sync between an iPhone, a computer and the OpenDrive website.
- File sharing
- Share files and presentations with colleagues, clients, friends and family, including large files.
- Mobile access
- Browse documents, photos and videos on iPhone or iPad, and stream stored music to the device.
- List and grid views
- A recent app update added list and grid layouts for files and folders.
Plans
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.
OpenDrive
Free$0
5 GB of cloud storage for viewing, sharing and syncing files.
Home plan$49.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Entry paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Office plan$149.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Mid paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Pro plan$249.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Top paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Ways to pay less
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.
OpenDrive
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, MediaFire or OpenDrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, MediaFire starts at $3.99 per month (Ultra, 100 GB), and OpenDrive starts at $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown).
Which has a free plan, MediaFire or OpenDrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both MediaFire and OpenDrive have a free plan.
Which platforms do MediaFire and OpenDrive run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only MediaFire lists an Android app. Both list a web app and an iOS 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.