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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 449 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** | 449 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**: US$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 & 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.co.uk/directory/30909/file-sharing/software)

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## Reviews

### "Great company and service" — 5.0/5

> **Alan** | *10 March 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Easy to use the platform, Helpful staff.
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> **Cons**: So far there is mothing to not like about LimeWire, if we find something we will change our review
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> We used to use WeTransfer until we found LimeWire, better service and fast loading and transfer. They were very helpful when we asked about conditions of use. We highly recommend LimeWire, just a shame we didn't hear about them sooner.

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### "A shmug review" — 5.0/5

> **Chris** | *12 May 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Linewire is amazing, the collaborative feature to share art and others news and all that comes with the app is jus mind blowing tbh.
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> **Cons**: Im not to sure much what i could say other than looking firward to the future if limewire. Ty
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> Excellant,really  limed it a lot. I cant wait to use the app each time i open it.

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### "Great File Sharing Site" — 5.0/5

> **Michael** | *13 May 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is so easy to use and there are no hoops you have to jump through to be able to upload the file that you want to upload.
> 
> **Cons**: I haven't found any problems yet at the moment
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> I am loving it.  It is so fast to upload and the files I am sending to radio stations as I work as a freelance radio presenter and journalist are there for the stations to download

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### "Good Service" — 5.0/5

> **Steven** | *31 May 2025* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Easy and simple to use, good page layout , nice suttle colour used on page so not bright in your face, and just a good qualty service.
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> **Cons**: Couldnt reall find anything wrong with the site, suited what i needed and simple so no cons from me at all.
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> A easy and simple site to navigate, dose what is need quickly and the requirements of the user, i would highly recommend useing Limewire i certainly will be useing agai 😀👍🏼

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### "Good but I only use the free one" — 4.0/5

> **FREYR** | *19 April 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: I'm really surprised how fast it is between Mac and Samsung I also enjoy how easy it is to use
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> **Cons**: I couldn't originally get it to work properly between my phone and Mac over my Wi-Fi But busy on my screen could be simplified
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> Easy and simple once I got it to work especially with the QR code

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