Mediafire Reviews

MediaFire is a file hosting, file synchronization, and cloud storage service based in Shenandoah, Texas, United States. Founded in June 2006, the company provides client software for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10, and web browsers.

MediaFire offers up to 50 GB of storage (starting at 10 GB then increased by as much as 40 GB when various activities like installing mobile or desktop clients, or when sharing on Facebook and Twitter are done). In April 2014, MediaFire responded to reduced pricing from Google Drive by increasing its professional storage plan from 100GB to 1TB and reducing its monthly price to US$2.50 per month. Business account storage is shared across all sub-accounts allowing for single billing and management of multiple users at a single company.

MediaFire's free account service does not require download activity in order to preserve files, and is thus often suitable as a backup only solution. MediaFire does not officially support free data warehousing (long-term storage for free and inactive accounts).

MediaFire originally released Android (January 2013) and iOS (July 2012) clients based on the Appcelerator framework and updated them with native versions in 2014. The mobile apps provide importing of photos and video taken on the device, and remote access to the contents of your MediaFire account.

The MediaFire desktop clients, originally launched in November 2013, are available for macOS and Microsoft Windows providing file and folder synchronization with any MediaFire account. Additional features include file and folder sharing, notifications, screen capture, and selective syncing. MediaFire's desktop client software is available for the following devices: PCs running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.7 or higher and require at least 1 GB of RAM and 600 MB of disk space. As MediaFire announced at 19 May MediaFire Desktop Sync will stop working at 30 July 2016. After this date only the web version can be used on desktop computers.

Both public and private file sharing are supported through MediaFire. Private file sharing consists of a user sharing directly to another user or a group of users and is done through importing contacts or email. The account holder is able to control read or write permissions on a per user basis.

Pros of MediaFire:

• Easy to Use: MediaFire offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface for both web and mobile applications.
• Generous Free Storage: Users can start with 10GB of free storage, which is a generous offering for basic cloud storage.
• File Sharing Features: MediaFire provides robust file sharing capabilities, including password-protected links and one-time use links.
• Unlimited Bandwidth: All plans, including the free account, offer unlimited bandwidth.
• Affordable Pricing: MediaFire’s plans are very inexpensive, making it a budget-friendly option for cloud storage.

Cons of MediaFire:

• Limited Security: MediaFire lacks strong security measures, such as file encryption, which is a significant concern for users who need secure storage.
• Slow Download Speeds: Free users often experience slow download speeds, which can be frustrating for users needing to download large files quickly.
• Poor Customer Service: MediaFire has been criticized for its subpar customer service, which can make it difficult for users to resolve issues.
• Limited File Management: The file manager lacks features like seamless file previewing and editing tools, making it less convenient for managing files.
• Upload Size Limitations: Free users are limited to uploading files up to 4GB, which can be restrictive for users needing to upload larger files.
• Intrusive Advertising: The free version includes advertising, which can be intrusive and detract from the user experience.

Overall: MediaFire is a solid, albeit basic, cloud storage service that excels in file sharing but falls short in terms of security and advanced file management features.