In this article we will review the top file-sharing sites and the characteristics we looked for when making our decisions. With the current epidemic of cyber attacks, which are increasing at an alarming rate, one must be very careful when sharing files online.
Here are the criteria we used to select the top file-sharing sites on the Web today:
1) Personal computer security
2) Personal identification security
3) Ease of use
4) Compatibility
5) Free of charge
Lets start with the most important criterion and that is personal computer security.
| RapidShare | MongoFiles | |
 Upload |
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| Maximum file size | 200 MB | 1000 MB |
| Maximum uploads | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Files expire | 90 days | 30 days |
| Download |
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| Downloads per file | 10 | Unlimited |
| Downloads per IP | Limited | Limited |
| Download speed | Limited | Limited |
| Instant downloads | No | Yes |
| Download managers | Not supported | Not supported |
| Resume downloads | Not supported | Not supported |
| Simultaneous downloads | 1 | Unlimited |
| Upgrade options |
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| 3 days | 4.50€ / 6.15$ | Not available |
| 1 month | 6.99€ / 9.55$ | 3.65€ / 5.00$ |
| 3 months | 16.99€ / 23.30$ | 10.95€ / 15.00$ |
| 6 months | 29.99€ / 40.95$ | 21.90€ / 30.00$ |
| 1 year | 54.99€ / 75.10$ | 43.80€ / 60.00$ |
