Download File Sharing - Best Software & Apps

SHAREit4.0.88

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Windows Phone; iPhone; Mac

Share files for free - when it works

10034 votes

PROS: Share all kinds of files, Good speed during transfers, Multiplatform support, It's free
CONS: Lack of instructions, Doesn't always work, Have to reopen connection for new transfers

uTorrent3.5.4-build-44498

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

Compact BitTorrent free client with expansive capabilities

45151 votes

PROS: Simple, easy to use interface, Handy connection test for faster set-up, Extensive torrent download information, Small footprint on drive space and system resources, Free
CONS: No built-in player, Limited search options

BitTorrent7.10.3 Build 44429

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android

The official BitTorrent client

7711 votes

PROS: Takes up very little resources, RSS, apps, and remote control, Official client, Lots of customization options, Ability to rate individual torrents, Completely free
CONS: Nothing of note

Zapya - File transfer tool

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Share files easily with Zapya

487 votes

PROS: Simple user interface, Unlimited file transfer, User groups, Integral media player
CONS: User groups limited

MegaDownloader1.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

MegaDownloader - A Free and fast Way to Download from Mega.co.nz

1793 votes

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PROS: Free, Fast, Simple
CONS: Limited to one site, No preloaded extra languages

uTorrent Beta(µTorrent) 3.4.2.31645

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free beta torrent software

650 votes

PROS: Free download , New features
CONS: Unstable , Little explanation of new features

Google Drive1.3.33.7

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

Cloud storage and document support

901 votes

PROS: Easy to use, 5 GB of free storage, Connects to Google account
CONS: Moderate learning curve, Paid storage a little more expensive than other services

MP3 Rocket7.3.1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

LimeWire-based file sharing network

2976 votes

PROS: Skinnable, Tabbed interface, Easily-accessible content
CONS: Limewire clone, Results not always accurate, App can be unstable

Dropbox11.4.20

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

Store, sync and share your files online

773 votes

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

Google Docsvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Write, Organize, And Collaborate With Your Team.

30 votes

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

SHARE.itvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Cross-platform file-sharing software for smartphones and PCs

225 votes

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PROS: There are no data limitations when using SHARE.it., Information can be sent and received between disparate operating systems.
CONS: There is very little contact information provided on the primary website., The performance of older operating systems may be adversely affected after installation.

FrostWire6.7.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

1653 votes

PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use
CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features

Cyberduck6.6.2

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

Elegant and efficient free FTP client

470 votes

PROS: Handles FTP, SFTP, Webdav and S3, Integration with external editors, Elegant interface, Integrated with Dropbox
CONS: Transfers may time out on SSL connections

uTorrent Portable3.4.5.41202

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Use your favorite torrent client anywhere

681 votes

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PROS: Clear, easy to use interface, Complete preferences menu, No installation required, Very light on resources
CONS: Being a portable app, you can't associate .torrent files with it

4shared4.0.14.27378

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

A desktop app for online file storage and sharing

2248 votes

PROS: Very stable downloads, File tree oraganization, Resume interrupted uploads
CONS: Needlessly complicated, Old fashioned interface

Vuze5.7.6.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

High definition movies and downloads to your PC

3124 votes

PROS: Fast downloads, Lots of options, Open source, Free
CONS: Uses a lot of memory, Torrent files can expire, Not as user-friendly as eMule

qBittorrent4.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Easy, feature-rich BitTorrent client

413 votes

PROS: Very easy to set up and use, Built-in search engine, Torrent creator, Web interface
CONS: Search engine requires the installation of a special plug-in

MediaFire Desktop(MediaFire Express) 1.4.29.10845

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Easy file sharing

750 votes

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PROS: 50 GB of space for free, Drag and drop
CONS: Doesn't show you all saved files

BitComet1.51

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Innovative P2P BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client

3753 votes

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PROS: Lots of features, Preview files, Intelligent disk cache, Uses new non bittorrent source technology, First P2P client to offer stable 64Bit version
CONS: Could be complicated for beginners, Interface is quite dated, No chat feature, User base has declined, Ads can be intrusive

Slack3.0.1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android; iPhone

Productivity and style with Slack

10 votes

PROS: All your messaging and file transfer in one place, User friendly and smart design, Syncs with mobile devices
CONS: Can take some time for the whole team to learn

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	SHAREit	4.0.88	10034	8.3	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
2	BitComet	1.51	3753	8	Windows
3	Vuze	5.7.6.0	3124	7.6	Windows, Mac
4	uTorrent	3.5.4-build-44498	45151	7.3	Windows, Android, Mac
5	BitTorrent	7.10.3 Build 44429	7711	7.2	Windows, Android

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

SHAREit

4.0.88

10034

8.3

Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone

BitComet

1.51

3753