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Google Drive1.3.33.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Web Apps

Google Drive—A Convenient Storage for All Your Files

1009 votes

PROS: Backup and Sync Any Folder, Google Docs Integration, Collaboration Features, Clean Web Interface
CONS: Weak File-Sharing Security, No Private Encryption Option, Recent Versions for Your Files Only Lasted for 30 Days, Expensive Paid Storage

Google Docsvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Write, Organize, And Collaborate With Your Team.

53 votes

PROS: Strong word processing, Incredible cloud functionality
CONS: Inconsistent storage amounts, Weak presentation features

Dropbox11.4.20

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Web Apps; Windows Phone

Store, sync and share your files online

824 votes

PROS: 2 GB of free storage, Very easy to use, Nice online profile
CONS: Too slow

jDownloader2.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download quicker and more easily from file hosting services

6030 votes

PROS: Supports multiple downloads, Makes your downloads faster, Manages the accounts of various hosts, Re-assigns a new IP when needed
CONS: Doesn't always restore interrupted downloads

MediaFire4.2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Web Apps; iPhone

Store files in the cloud

47 votes

PROS: 50 GB of free storage, Easy to use, Access through app or browser
CONS: Cannot batch upload

Software Informer1.5.1321

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free Software for Information Hunters

128 votes

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PROS: Free to download and use, Easy to use
CONS: Can install unwanted updates, A bit limited in its scope

MEGA Extension1.0.1

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone; Android

Browser Application to Reduce Page Loading Times

103 votes

PROS: MEGA Extension will not require much memory to function., It automatically works in the background of the browser itself.
CONS: There is no version of this bundle available for Internet Explorer., No live chat window is available if a problem occurs.

Mac App Store1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Apple's dedicated Mac App Store

314 votes

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PROS: Integrated with OS X, Brings iPhones style application downloads to Mac, Very fast installations
CONS: Sometimes screenshots are limited, No staff reviews

jDownloader Portable0.9421

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Download quicker and more easily from file hosting services

300 votes

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PROS: Supports multiple downloads, Makes your downloads faster, Manages the accounts of various hosts, Re-assigns a new IP when needed
CONS: Doesn't always restore interrupted downloads

Mipony2.0.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Excellent dowload manager for file hosting sites

1994 votes

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PROS: Works with dozens of sites, Built-in web browser, Built-in clipboard monitor, Support for premium accounts, Can join files divided into several fragments
CONS: Window opens up every time you copy a link

AdAwayvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.

1 vote

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File & Image Uploader7.2.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Upload files and photos to more than 70 hosting services

65 votes

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PROS: Supports many free file hosting sites, Supports special photo hosting sites and password protected services, You can upload files right away or create a queue
CONS: You can't check links to uploaded files from the program

hubiC1.0.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Un programa Gratis para Mac‚ por OVH

39 votes

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Tucan Manager0.3.9 Alpha

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Free download manager for Rapidshare and Megaupload

12 votes

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PROS: Checks validity of download links, Supports many file hosting sites, Can be expanded with plug-ins
CONS: Doesn't eliminate waiting times for downloads to start, Doesn't handle other types of downloads

TeamDriveVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android

Free Data Synchronisation at for Office Workers

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PROS: Fast and efficient sharing system, Files are easy to access
CONS: Rather easy to accidently delete files, Not all features are free to use

Cacaoweb1.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A combo between a BitTorrent program and a web application

1027 votes

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PROS: Combination between a BitTorrent and web application, Compatible with all browsers, Easy to use interface
CONS: No uninstaller included

VolafileVaries with device

License: free
Platform: Web Apps

Free live file sharing with temporary storage

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PROS: Simple immediate downloads without frustrating countdowns, New files automatically visible to all sharers
CONS: Unable to customise themes and display options, Files only stored for two days

KoofrVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android

Free and safe online storage solution

No votes yet

PROS: Makes it easier to find files, Synchronises and backs up files
CONS: Can be a little slow, Not free if using more than 2GB of space

Up1.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone

Jump up a level in a URL hierarchy

No votes yet

PROS: Very simple, Works perfectly
CONS: None so far

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Mipony	2.0.4	1994	8.6	Windows
2	jDownloader	2.1	6030	7.6	Windows,Mac
3	Google Drive	1.3.33.7	1009	7.4	Windows,Android,iPhone,Web Apps
4	Dropbox	11.4.20	824	7.4	Windows,Android,iPhone,Web Apps
5	Cacaoweb	1.2	1027	6.5	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Mipony

2.0.4

1994

8.6

Windows

jDownloader

2.1

6030