[metzelplix]

I wanted to get everyones' opinion on the fastest file sharing sites.  I have run quite a few tests, but if others share their sites, here, I will finalize my research and post my full results when done.  Please let me know which file sharing site you prefer, based on speed (first) for uploading and downloading and reliability (second) of file links staying alive.

Thanks,
-M

[sabat]

I wanted to get everyones' opinion on the fastest file sharing sites.  I have run quite a few tests, but if others share their sites, here, I will finalize my research and post my full results when done.  Please let me know which file sharing site you prefer, based on speed (first) for uploading and downloading and reliability (second) of file links staying alive.

Thanks,
-M

filen.io has good up and downloading speeds so try that one out.
Other good ones would be ones like mega.io and gofile.io.

[metzelplix]

Thanks Sabat!!  I am familiar with all of these.  I will run current tests on the platforms and make sure my data is recent for them.

[emyrfrance]

hello the fast file sharing site is mega

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[sabat]

Thanks Sabat!!  I am familiar with all of these.  I will run current tests on the platforms and make sure my data is recent for them.

I am looking for more right now but how do you test which one is better?

Do you just upload the same file to them and look who is faster or how do you do it ?

[metzelplix]

Thanks Sabat!!  I am familiar with all of these.  I will run current tests on the platforms and make sure my data is recent for them.

I am looking for more right now but how do you test which one is better?

Do you just upload the same file to them and look who is faster or how do you do it ?

I take several factors into consideration:
1. Upload speed
2. Download speed
3. Does the site require accounts?
4. Does the site require monthly fees?
5. Does the site show ads?
6. Does the site give you the file without ricocheting the browser to a garbage site, first?
7. Is the download speed consistent or vary?
8. Does the service work the same for various browsers (yes, I test at least 3 browsers)?
9. Will the site allow any file types to be uploads?
10. How long can a file be expected to stay in place on the site before removal based on time?
11. Can the site be accessed through TOR? VPN?
12. Is the service operational 24/7?

Things like this.

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hello the fast file sharing site is mega

I use mega quite a bit.  I like it, too, but it requires an account to download larger than a specified number of bites.
Also, I don't believe you can upload to it without an account, can you?

[sabat]

Thanks Sabat!!  I am familiar with all of these.  I will run current tests on the platforms and make sure my data is recent for them.

I am looking for more right now but how do you test which one is better?

Do you just upload the same file to them and look who is faster or how do you do it ?

I take several factors into consideration:
1. Upload speed
2. Download speed
3. Does the site require accounts?
4. Does the site require monthly fees?
5. Does the site show ads?
6. Does the site give you the file without ricocheting the browser to a garbage site, first?
7. Is the download speed consistent or vary?
8. Does the service work the same for various browsers (yes, I test at least 3 browsers)?
9. Will the site allow any file types to be uploads?
10. How long can a file be expected to stay in place on the site before removal based on time?
11. Can the site be accessed through TOR? VPN?
12. Is the service operational 24/7?

Things like this.

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hello the fast file sharing site is mega

I use mega quite a bit.  I like it, too, but it requires an account to download larger than a specified number of bites.
Also, I don't believe you can upload to it without an account, can you?

Yea but i am asking HOW you test those things and also tell me once you think you know which one the best is.
And no you cant upload on mega without an account.
About the tor topic, if privacy is a concern i would suggest onionshare its slow since it works through tor but its probably the most private option you will find for sharing files.

[metzelplix]

Yea but i am asking HOW you test those things and also tell me once you think you know which one the best is.
And no you cant upload on mega without an account.
About the tor topic, if privacy is a concern i would suggest onionshare its slow since it works through tor but its probably the most private option you will find for sharing files.

See answers below:
1. Upload speed
     I use a script for sites that will allow it.  This give absolute timing.  If a script is hard to do, then I use a hand held stopwatch.  I use same file sizes for all tests.  The files used for the tests are the following sizes: 500KB, 5MB, 50MB, 500MB.  By knowing the size and using timing results, I can get bps or Bps.
2. Download speed
     I use the file upload links from the upload speed test and perform the same actions for the download tests.  If I can script it, I do, for absolute timing, otherwise a stopwatch.  Knowing the size and time for downloads I can calculate bps or Bps, whichever I want.
3. Does the site require accounts?
     I examine the site(s) and see if an account is needed.
4. Does the site require monthly fees?
     I examine the site(s) and see if fees are needed.  Depending on the fees, this may take a site out of the running for testing.
5. Does the site show ads?
     This is an easy examination of the site when uploading and downloading files.
6. Does the site give you the file without ricocheting the browser to a garbage site, first?
     This is an easy examination of the site when uploading and downloading files.    
7. Is the download speed consistent or vary?
     Method 1: This is a identified by using the site(s) at varying times during the day and/or night and seeing if speeds increase or slow.  Usually a 5MB file.
     Method 2: This method examines the consistency of the upload or download of a large file (50MB or 500MB) to a site and see if the speed is consistent based on site feedback, if possible.
8. Does the service work the same for various browsers (yes, I test at least 3 browsers)?
     This is a test performed using 3 browsers: Chrome, Firefox, and Brave.  Brave is not using TOR.  Eveything is straight connects.
9. Will the site allow any file types to be uploads?
     This is a test performed by uploading small files (5KB each).  They are PDF, XLSX, DOCX, XLS, PNG, JPG, EXE, TXT, and few others I am forgetting at the moment.
     I check to see if the site immediately blocks the content or allows.  I also look at the terms of usage to see if anything is a violation of their terms.
10. How long can a file be expected to stay in place on the site before removal based on time?
     I have researched posts by others, or I place files on sites and monitor their accessibility over a 2-3 month period.  Any file that is removed based on someone reporting it, doesn't count against the site, if they state it.
11. Can the site be accessed through TOR? VPN?
     This is a simple test using TOR accessible browsers.  I can test through VPN, but at the moment, I don't plan on the need for them for this round of testing.
12. Is the service operational 24/7?
     This is a simple test using scripts.  Have a script access a URL for a file on a site 2-3 times per hour, over the course of 24 hours for 7 days, if desired.

I hope all of this information helps you understand how I plan on doing this for any new site.

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How do I tell which one is "The Best"?

That is left up to the audience based on the metrics identified. Some people may place certain metrics higher than others. So, it really isn't for me to say which one is best for you. I have my own metrics and they may not be the same for you.

[DredgenSun]

I vouch for Gofile, that's been consistently excellent

[metzelplix]

I vouch for Gofile, that's been consistently excellent

Thanks DredgenSun!!
I will start my updated testing of various sites and have info back as soon as I can.
I have had good luck with GoFile, too.  I also like BiteBlob, which has been consistently fast for me.
I'm not a big fan of Mega, and some others, but I will let the test results speak for themselves.

Keep in mind, I will not state "Who is the best".  The numbers should expose the best choice, based on your needs.