If you’ve been using RapidShare as your file host and you have not been 100% satisfied with their service or limitations of their free accounts just don’t fit your needs you should consider using MongoFiles as a RapidShare alternative.

MongoFiles is a user-friendly service that allows you to transfer, download and store data in an organized and secure manner. You can use MongoFiles to upload and share an unlimited number of files with friends, family and colleagues.

To help you understand difference between MongoFiles and RapidShare we compared features of MongoFiles and RapidShare free plans.

	RapidShare	MongoFiles
Upload
Maximum file size	200 MB	100 MB
Maximum uploads	Unlimited	Unlimited
Files expire	90 days	30 days
Download
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
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$

As we can see, RapidShare might be a better solution for those trying to upload but when it comes to downloading those files (and what’s the point of uploading something if it is never downloaded?) MongoFiles has less restrictions and you can download your files instantly and with shorter or no waiting time at all.

In case none of the free accounts satisfy one’s needs upgrades to premium accounts are available from both files hosts. RapidShare premium plans cost from 4.50€ (6.15$) for 3 days up to 54.99€ (75.10$) for 1 year while MongoFiles offer subscription based monthly premium plan for 3.65€ (5.00$).

If you are still unsure if MongoFiles is the RapidShare alternative you’ve been looking for, visit our FAQ section or contact us, we’ll be glad to answer your questions and help you make your decision.