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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**: 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.nz/directory/30909/file-sharing/software)

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## Reviews

### "Gegenral Manager" — 5.0/5

> **Sam** | *26 April 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: The intuitive and user-friendly interface makes it exceptionally easy to navigate and use. The fast process delivers results very quickly.
> 
> **Cons**: This service is not well known to customers. It is hard to convince them to use it. I think it won't be much problem once they use and experience it.
> 
> While there's room for improvement in some areas, LimeWire represents a successful reinvention of a once-controversial brand into a legitimate and useful creative service that continues to evolve with regular updates and new features.

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### "Ease of use, lack of mobile app" — 5.0/5

> **Fil** | *21 April 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Im a photographer - The ease in uploading and sharing photos to my clients
> 
> **Cons**: If anything, its just a lack of an app to quickly access files while out and about
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> I find that it is a simple and easy interface, and it has a lot of options for sharing.

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### "Limewire is an intuitive, drag and drop file transfer system that simply works\!" — 5.0/5

> **Mike** | *16 January 2026* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It handles large files that Google can't transfer, it's secure and really simple to use. I like the intuitive layout.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing, really. I can transfer 4gb for free, and if I have bigger files, it's fair to pay for that.
> 
> So simple to use. Drag and drop, secure transfer and I know when it has been received and downloaded.

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### "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.
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> **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\!
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> 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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### "15 plus years still amazing." — 5.0/5

> **Alexis** | *19 February 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I like most about Limewire is that I can burn Cds and put anything I want on them right from my phone.
> 
> **Cons**: What I like least about Limewire are the viruses that it can cause when using the product or app or when searching through it.
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> Overall I have used Limewire for over 15 years and it never fails to be one of the best places to get any kind of music or videos from.

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