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Progress ShareFile vs LimeWire Comparison (2026)

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Progress ShareFile

LimeWire

Overview

Progress® ShareFile® is an AI-powered document collaboration platform designed to help you run client work securely, efficiently and with less friction.

LimeWire is a file upload platform that allows users to share files of any size. The platform caters to a wide range of industries and individuals, enabling them to transfer documents, photos, videos, and other digital assets.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

16.5

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

9.99

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

442

264

136

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

74%

would recommend this app

4.8

449

380

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Businesses relying on ShareFile should pay very close attention to auto-renewal deadlines, billing contacts, and notice requirements, because once the renewal date passes, the company may insist on the full annual amount even if there were transition-related communication problems.”

Kimberly F.

Controller

“I do wish there was more customization with the signature request feature within Sharefile.”

Emily G.

Finance Coordinator

“The platform integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise systems, enhancing productivity without disrupting workflows also offering robust security features.”

Chris B.

IT Support Team Leader

Pros

“I love being able to search for specifc audio files and add them to my library. ”

Dana P.

CVOM

“I could see this feature saving me countless hours when sharing documents, presentations, high-resolution photos, and media files between devices - especially when working remotely or traveling.”

Travis O.

Graphic Designer and Writer

“As a professional video editor of unscripted TV shows for the biggest TV broadcasters I send preview files of my editing sessions to my clients for review.”

Marek J.

TV online Video Editor

Cons

“We tried to reach reasonable solutions to the many billing department errors, and no one could make a decision that they would stick to and honor.”

Howard F.

Managing Director

“Offline files" are not really offline. When you first switch on a computer, it needs to have a connection to the internet before you can access offine files, which entirely defeats the point. Plus they are not normal files you can access like any other without the app, as all other cloud storage, unless the app is running, they are not accessible.”

Mario A.

Financial Director

“Being cut off from business-critical file-sharing materials before the correct billing contact had a meaningful opportunity to address the issue created unnecessary operational disruption.”

Kimberly F.

Controller

Cons

“What I liked least about LimeWire was the high risk of downloading viruses or corrupted files, and the lack of file quality control, which often made it a gamble every time you tried to get a song or video.”

MARCELO C.

management

“As a DJ, it was a goldmine for rare edits and bootlegs. But at the same time, the platform was full of sketchy files, slow downloads, and the constant risk of infecting your computer.”

MARCELO C.

management

“However, the experience was somewhat diminished by the introduction of paid restrictions and the missed opportunity to integrate features from PairDrop after acquiring it. While it showed a lot of potential, some of its decisions limited the platform’s ability to fully meet user expectations.”

Ervin U.

Motion Graphics Artist