ricer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I've spent some time to research and compile this list. Megaupload was one of the best file hosting sites, fast speeds, unlimited downloads during happy hours, large storage limits, etc. I lost a lot of files including school and work documents. I made a list of real alternatives to megaupload. Only sites with minimal restrictions for downloading, large storage limits, and high popularity/reliability are listed here. The Alexa rank for those who are unfamiliar, is an indicator of how popular a site is, I included it to distinguish the popular/reliable sites from new unproven sites.http://jumbofiles.comBenefits: 500GB storage space, unlimited parallel downloads, can resume broken downloads, download accelerator supportRestrictions: 1GB file size limitOther positives: No CAPTCHA, no timer, remote http upload, FTP uploadAlexa rank: (4936) friend introduced me to this site last month, great features, still using them today.http://fileflyer.comBenefits: Unlimited storage spaceRestrictions: 2GB file size, no file manager, only 1 download at a time (no parallel downloading)Other positives: No CAPTCHA, no timerAlexa rank: (22336) not as popular as the other sites here but they are seemingly owned by makers of the popular Download Accelerator Plus.http://2shared.comBenefits: Unlimited parallel downloads, can resume broken downloads, download accelerator supportRestrictions: 1GB file size limit, no file managerOther positives: No CAPTCHA, no timer, can search filesAlexa rank: (3370) I love being able to search the files at this site and you can "watch" what files are being downloaded.http://zshare.netBenefits: Unlimited storage spaceRestrictions: 1GB file size limit, 50 seconds timer, only 1 download at a time, download accelerator supportOther positives: No CAPTCHA, no timerAlexa rank: (1947) one of the oldest file hosting sites online since 2005, still using them today.http://ifile.itBenefits: Unlimited storage space, up to 2 parallel downloads, can resume broken downloadsRestrictions: 300MB file size limit, have to enter ReCAPTCHA to downloadOther positives: No timerAlexa rank: (2592) got a nice file manager, I don't use them that much now after they started requiring ReCAPTCHA to download.http://sendspace.comBenefits: Unlimited storage spaceRestrictions: 500MB file size limit, only 1 download at a timeOther positives: No CAPTCHA, no timerAlexa rank: (1385) downloads are limited and slow but they have Android and iPhone apps available for their site.http://mediafire.comBenefits: Unlimited storage space, unlimited parallel downloads, can resume broken downloads, download accelerator supportRestrictions: 200MB file size limitOther positives: Fast downloads, I can max out my 6mbps DSL!Alexa rank: (66) the next biggest file hosting site after megaupload, very popular and trusted by many users around the world, I upload to here regularly.If you know of any other file hosting site with below 5000 Alexa ranking, minimal download restrictions, and large storage space, let me know so I can update this list. Real alternatives only, not sites like rapidshare with 5 minute timers and hours of wait time between downloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte71 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 thanks for the post.. very informative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamu726 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Rapidshare doesn't timer anymore and u don't have to wait between downloads either. It's much better these days. The only cons are non-resumable downloads and no parallel downloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olexijl Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 you forgot to mention that many of these file hosters are in the US.Add datafilehost.com to this list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullboy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Mediafire files sometimes get corrupted (don't know why) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altered Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Real alternatives only, not sites like rapidshare with 5 minute timers and hours of wait time between downloads.LOOOL Rapidshare hasn't got time limits anymore! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrito Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Real alternatives only, not sites like rapidshare with 5 minute timers and hours of wait time between downloads.LOOOL Rapidshare hasn't got time limits anymore! :lol:Rapishare has waiting time again, 3 minutes at least. Go there and see for yourself. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 29, 2012 Administrator Share Posted January 29, 2012 Rapishare has waiting time again, 3 minutes at least. Go there and see for yourself. ;):wtf: Just few days ago it didn't have anything. Now it shows 6 mins here. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeetPirate Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Same thing I noticed today, I got a 4 min wait on every file I tried to download from Rapidshare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamu726 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm downloading from Rapidshare as free user and I don't have any wait time between files. I wonder if wait time is only in some countries? or maybe u have to download a certain amount before it appears?In any case, I haven't encountered wait time for a long time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeetPirate Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It may have to do with time of day or the number of people downloading the same file. Maybe the timer only comes on during peak times. I just tried downloading one of the same files I downloaded earlier today but now there is no timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just downloaded 2 consecutive files from Rapidshare without any countdown timers. Could be related to the location, too. I find the download speed quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 30, 2012 Administrator Share Posted January 30, 2012 Can confirm it. No timer.Maybe it was because of weekend. Rapidshare servers have always been known to have slowdowns / high usage on weekends. :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQUILLO Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm downloading from Rapidshare as free user and I don't have any wait time between files. I wonder if wait time is only in some countries? or maybe u have to download a certain amount before it appears?In any case, I haven't encountered wait time for a long time now.Too here, not timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olexijl Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 In my country i have 2min timer, unless i purchase "Rapidpro" with direct downloads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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