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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 5 - Reviews of LimeWire

## Showing most helpful reviews

Showing 101-125 of 448 Reviews

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AB

Amin B.  
CEO  
Retail  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "LimeWire: A Game-Changer with many features tool"

April 29, 2025

5.0

Overall, my experience with LimeWire was nostalgic and fun. It gave me easy access to music and helped me discover new artists, even if the interface wasn’t the best. It definitely left a mark on that era of digital music.

Pros

What I liked most about LimeWire was how easy it made finding and downloading music. It felt like having unlimited access to songs before streaming was a thing.

Cons

What I liked least about LimeWire was the clunky user interface—it felt outdated and messy, especially as other apps started looking more polished.

Review Source

CO

Charles O.  
Manager  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Effortless and Secure File Sharing with LimeWire"

January 22, 2025

5.0

Many find the current LimeWire platform convenient and user-friendly for transferring large files securely. Its ability to upload and share files without requiring an account is appreciated for its simplicity and privacy.

Pros

its fast speeds and reliable performance.

Cons

The new LimeWire focuses on providing a secure and efficient platform for sharing files, photos, and videos without the need for user accounts.

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NT

Neil T.  
Content Creator  
Photography  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Does the job perfectly "

June 9, 2025

5.0

I needed an option to send some large video files for checking and found LimeWire to be easy and fast to use.

Pros

Quick and easy to use and its does the job. Ideal for send over those larger files. The interface is not over bloated so anyone can use it

Cons

Nothing really, you will find options for a premium version so you can transfer even larger files but this was not really a problem.

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

WeTransfer is getting to complcated and expensive

Review Source

MW

Mary W.  
Manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A lot of potential!!"

April 29, 2025

5.0

Effortless file sharing, creative AI tools, secure, but with credit limits.

Pros

Multi-functional tools make LimeWire efficient, creative, and easy to use for file sharing, AI art, and music generation.

Cons

Complicated dashboard on the websitem, and no mobile apps available.

Alternatives considered

[Filemail](https://www.capterra.com/p/234042/Filemail/)

Reason for choosing LimeWire

By friend's recommendation, I am still at the stage of testing out all the fuctions.

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

To try new products, test new functions and looking for a permanet switch.

Review Source

AE

Andrew E.  
Photographer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Limewire is great"

February 24, 2025

5.0

Great. Large limits and fast transfers. That's all you need.

Pros

A brand name from my childhood. Fast uploads

Cons

mostly costs that were free when it was originally SendBig

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

WeTranssfer changed the way it operates. It now limits free transfers

Review Source

lO

luis O.  
director  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "GREAT FOR FAST FILE SHARING"

March 7, 2025

5.0

excellent

Pros

simplcity witha small size limitation and good UI

Cons

upload size limit although good its a small limitation

Review Source

GM

Grace M.  
Ceo  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Helped me with my degree"

May 17, 2025

5.0

I was under pressure for an important deadline for my graduate project and this generator helped me over the finish line. It gave me great releif and if I had the opportunity I would love to give Limewire more attention for future projects.

Pros

It responded to specific details that I outlined for a project that was due for my end of year for my final year in college.

Cons

It wouldn't apply colour to a line up that had attempted to colour in twice, i thought it would do it like other generators such as KREA or the fabricant.

Switched from

[Kreato CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/169426/Kreato-CRM/)

I ran out of credits on other generators

Review Source

FP

Fernanda P.  
Video editor  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "best for cross plataforms sharing"

June 2, 2025

5.0

i work in video post production and so i have to share a lot of files with lots of diffferent people and sometimes use my ipad and a pc. limewire makes it so much easier to use cross systems

Pros

i love that i can easily share files over wifi through different plataforms i.e. windows pc and mac os

Cons

the interface could be simpler looking, sometimes i find myself a little lost looking for the features

Review Source

EU

Ervin U.  
Motion Graphics Artist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "LimeWire review"

May 20, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with LimeWire has been a mix of convenience and mild frustration. On the positive side, the platform made it incredibly easy to share and transfer files, with a clean interface and fast performance that stood out compared to other similar tools. 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.

Pros

I appreciated how fast and user-friendly LimeWire was, it made transferring files quick, intuitive, and effortless, even for people who weren't tech savvy.

Cons

I disliked the paid restrictions and how LimeWire acquired PairDrop but failed to integrate its seamless peer-to-peer tech.

Review Source

JG

Jonathan G.  
Instructor and Software tester  
Music  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Airdrop Alternative"

May 11, 2025

5.0

Overall great piece of software to transfer files from Mac to pc and vice versa. It really does help if someone has a older version of Mac OS and needs to send files in a airdrop fashion

Pros

Really like that fact that I can share files like airdrop with my pc friends . Super easy to use and definitely recommended

Cons

At first the interface was a little weird to navigate at first but after I few tries it was easy to navigate and share files.

Review Source

RY

RAVI Y.  
SITE ADMIN  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "it a good transfer link and i am sure it will take over to We transfer"

January 2, 2025

5.0

i have good experiance with limewir and its make me feel comfortable to send and receive files

Pros

it giving 21 day validity of a link and Add free

Cons

file details showing like facebook it should be file name only no need to show file preview

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

i mover from there because they have make there interface complicated and reduce there validity duration and they allow only 10 transfer in a month

Review Source

IA

Isrohan A.  
Photographer and Videographer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "🍋‍🟩cloud storage alternative "

March 19, 2026

4.0

It's interesting, the tier also gives you certain amount of credits to use for trying their a.i. image editing platform

Pros

It is a fast platform, you can upload your files and every upload will be easy to share or access from any device.

Cons

It's not so friendly to edit the 'folders' that are created with each upload. The a.i. generative tool is just basic.

Review Source

Matthew H.  
Digital artist  
Media Production  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Simply the best"

March 24, 2025

5.0

I needed to transfer a large file fast, limewire did that for me no probs.

Pros

Easy to use, intelligent design does what it says on the tin. No bloat no fuss

Cons

I didnt notice any cons, did what i wanted

Review Source

JA

Jack A.  
Warehouse Supervisor.  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "LimeWire Is Fire."

January 8, 2025

5.0

I absolutely loved Limewire leading up to the streaming era. I always found some file that would download and easily be transferred to any other library or hard copy desired.

Pros

LimeWire has an easy interface and was my main software to download and listen to my preferred songs or remix of song after a quick download. when it comes to music, I am a freak for EDM and bass music , limewire had everything and a lot of choices. Building my music library started with LimeWire and it brings back so many good memories and allowed me to make playlists that tailored every moment and night out. I always made sure my CD briefcase was packed with all my LimeWire music.

Cons

The download speeds were very random and at times , a file after downloading , would be incorrect or different from what I was looking for.

Review Source

MW

Maggie W.  
Office Director  
Utilities  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "So easy. So fast. Highly recommend!"

June 2, 2025

5.0

I was initially annoyed that I had to pay for LimeWire's service, but every company needs to make money. Once I paid it was so so easy.

Pros

LimeWire made it extremely easy to convert my logos into file types that are compatible for high end printers.

Cons

I was initially annoyed that I had to pay for LimeWire's service, but every company needs to make money. Once I paid it was so so easy.

Review Source

ML

Margaret L.  
Owner  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "beginner user"

June 14, 2025

3.0

limited since I don't really understand why I can't generate images with AI. I have looked at Youtube videos to learn how to use the program but nothing available is up to date enough to help

Pros

I wanted to create AI images which is why I looked into the product. What I was looking for was BlueWillow AI which looked like how I wanted to use the program

Cons

I can find what I want to do on the site. I want to generate images from text but I don't understand how to access that or even if that is a feature since Limewire took over BlueWillow AI

Reason for choosing LimeWire

I thought it would be easy to use and less expensive

Review Source

FV

Fabricio V.  
Owner  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Old FileTransfer, New LimeWire | Best Update ever"

January 25, 2025

5.0

Very satisfied and we will keep using limewire

Pros

Filetransfer, now limewire has provided really good improvements and we use it daily now. Much better than wetransfer

Cons

So far everything has been working every well

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

Less ads on limewire and better interface

Review Source

MH

Marco H.  
Technician  
Media Production  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "LimeWire is WIRED up for File Sharing!!!"

June 25, 2025

5.0

LimeWire has served me well for quite some time. I really adore the service. It has generous file upload minimums and fast transfer rates. This is mostly what I came for and it delivered.

Pros

LimeWire offers file sharing easily on the Internet Plus AI tools. Great value. It is perhaps a provocatively simple service that gets it done if file sharing and AI design is your aim.

Cons

It had a sinisterly easy navigation which may perturb those who would prefer a more convoluted experience. All and all, it doesn't really have any cons.

Review Source

JM

Javier M.  
Trust Safety  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "One of the best AI creation and edition tools on the market"

December 6, 2024

5.0

Ive been using Limewire practically since its conception and my favourite tools so far are the outpainter and the different AI models available to create images.

Pros

How easy is to use, interface is clean and even smooth on a mobile device.

Cons

I would love to have a dark theme for the website.

Review Source

IBR

Illuru Bhaskara R.  
Manager  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent platform "

March 4, 2025

5.0

It was an amazing experience and good to use the platform

Pros

Software development and functionality is so great. Happy to use this platform.

Cons

Need some more easy access and file sharing compatibility

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

Not comport with applications functionality

Review Source

NV

Nathanuel V.  
Boss  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Limewire the biggest comeback of the decade"

April 23, 2025

5.0

I used it in middle and highschool to download torrents, it was like the next big thing. Every single kid used it, and it's still got all those old features plus ai

Pros

ai features and the nostalgia of my old favorite software making a comeback

Cons

Can't think of anything disappointing to be honest, I loved the software back in the day when I was in middle and high school and I love it now that I'm 31

Review Source

SB

Sourabh B.  
Cloud Support Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "LimeWire was a revolutionary tool in the early 2000s"

March 5, 2025

5.0

LimeWire was a revolutionary tool in the early 2000s but came with major security and legal risks. With its shutdown, legal alternatives like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music have taken over as safe and reliable music streaming options.

Pros

Provide me a simple file share option File downloaded quickly

Cons

Officially shut down in 2010 due to legal issues

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

Only 2 GB provided for free file transfer by default expiry was 3 days

Review Source

JHA

Jesse Harrieth A.  
DATA INTELLIGENCE MANAgER  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Excellent File Tranfer Tools"

May 9, 2025

5.0

I'm fully satisfied with the tool and will not hesitate to recommend it my friends and colleagues.

Pros

Easy to use, well organized, and well presented.

Cons

I like the tool and I have nothing ro comment

Review Source

SP

Sonny P.  
Creator  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The best tool for video transfers "

April 9, 2025

5.0

I stopped using wetransfer because this is faster, got more features and allows more data

Pros

Easy file transfer between devices and between me and my camera man.

Cons

Since the changes in snapdrop, it takes a few extra clicks but that's only a small issue.

Switched from

[WeTransfer](https://www.capterra.com/p/176600/WeTransfer/)

Easier and more features with more data allowed

Review Source

BH

Ben H.  
Wastewater Operator  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great for sharing videos with friends!"

May 25, 2025

5.0

Finding this website has been a huge help for me! I used to use Streamable for video uploads to share to my friends on discord but now that I’ve found this new Limewire, I’ve swapped over for good!

Pros

I love how easy it is to move files in between devices or just to upload videos that are too big to share on discord by themselves so I just share them with a link!

Cons

I haven’t found anything that I really dislike about it. Sometimes the website won’t load and sometimes the upload takes a little longer than I think it should but that could all be on my end.

Switched from

[Streamable](https://www.capterra.com/p/234040/Streamable/)

Very slow uploads and the file size limit was much too low.

Review Source

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