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# LimeWire

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> LimeWire is a free file sharing software that enables uploading, AI editing, and sharing large files securely.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 448 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses LimeWire?

LimeWire is a secure file-sharing and file manipulation solution for individuals and businesses of any size.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 448 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: LimeWire

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 9.99
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana and 174 more

## Features

- Collaboration Tools
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30909/file-sharing/software)

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4. [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/143068/dropbox-business) — 4.5/5 (21682 reviews)
5. [WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/176600/wetransfer) — 4.8/5 (2948 reviews)

## Reviews

### "A Must-Have Tool for Every Entrepreneur and Coach\!" — 5.0/5

> **Christine** | *11 June 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: As a coach for entrepreneurs, I’m constantly sending large files — from video trainings to podcast recordings and media assets — and Limewire has been an absolute game-changer\! It's fast, reliable, and incredibly easy to use. No more frustrating delays or complicated workarounds — I can send huge files in just a few clicks and know they’ll arrive safely and quickly.
> 
> **Cons**: There are truly no cons at all with LimeWire. I love this platform\! It’s fast, reliable, and incredibly user-friendly. Every file transfer is smooth and hassle-free, which gives me peace of mind — especially when I’m sending important content to clients or collaborators. I only wish I had discovered it sooner\!
> 
> I love how convenient it is, and it's now become a tool I recommend to all of my clients. If you're a business owner, coach, or content creator who shares large files regularly, Limewire is an absolute must-have in your business toolkit\!

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### "Already sold, just need to fix up a couple things..." — 3.0/5

> **Bob** | *4 April 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's free, the interface is nice, and they give you a generous free file size limit of 4GB. Plus it's all legal content now, as they filter out the bad things that used to plague the platform.
> 
> **Cons**: You can't customize the shared files link, they don't give you direct download links (links that will download the file as soon as the webpage loads), you need an account for most things, uploading is kinda slow sometimes (could just be my internet though), you need credits to use the AI features (surely having some basic ones for free wouldn't hurt, right?), but despite all the grievances I have here this is a very nice platform\! It seems they've turned over a new leaf, and this is cracking guys\!
> 
> It's a nicely interfaced website with easy-to-use features and good sharing options. Despite missing some functionality to separate it from the competition, LimeWire is actually quite nice\!

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### "Great evolving platform." — 5.0/5

> **Avs** | *20 April 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I am a big fan of the anonymous file sharing facility. There are times when discretion has to be used in file sharing and Limewire does it best.
> 
> **Cons**: Not much to dislike. I have used it a few times and love it. May be the Lime green colour can be deepened a bit.
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> I love how the platform has evolved over the years and is becoming the force in the industry with LMW tokens and all and will drive future of AI.

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### "Loving it so far" — 5.0/5

> **John** | *23 March 2025* | Music | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
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> **Pros**: Very easy to use and easy to share links. And the 4GB file size is awesome.&#10;Plus I like being able to customise the description.
> 
> **Cons**: So far so good. I'm on the free plan at the moment, so the downloads expire after a week.
> 
> Very happy. I only just started using Limewire and so far I haven't had any issues.

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### "Limeware - share large files, convert anything to anything else and access the magic of AI." — 5.0/5

> **Jason** | *29 May 2025* | Civic & Social Organization | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I can upload large files to share with friends, their AI tools are very extensive and first rate in quality of output and their regular tools for document conversion are also extensive.
> 
> **Cons**: So far, very poor documentation. You really need active tool tips or a chatbot that knows exactly where you are at and what options are available to you and can explain them. The options for some of their conversions in the advanced options are highly technical and you really need to be able to access help easily to decide what settings to use.
> 
> Very positive. Their free plan offers quite a lot of storage and heaps of free credits where you can do some really great stuff like edit your images with AI, with surprising good, even great, results. Their file conversion options are extensive to say the least and when I vectorized a quite complex graphic the result was amazing, allowing me to manipulate and edit text perfectly.

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