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Pixeldrain

Freemium#34 of 38 in File Hosting Services

Pixeldrain: A technical file host with public sharing, APIs, and several access methods. Ranked #34 of 38 in File Hosting Services by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple file hosting with technical access options.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple file hosting with technical access options
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- rclone, FTPS, REST API, and desktop platform support
- Public links, previews, thumbnails, and hotlink protection
- Paid plans support files up to 100 GB
Where it doesn't
- Free accounts have a 6 GB daily download limit
- Hotlinking is not supported on the Free plan
- No verified versioning, requests, or team permissions

Our verdict on Pixeldrain

Pixeldrain is a cloud file-hosting and data-transfer service for uploading, storing, sharing, and downloading files. It suits individuals and technical users who need browser-based public sharing alongside API access, desktop tools, or network-drive workflows. The service supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and API access, with both anonymous and account-based workflows. File previews, thumbnails, public links, and hotlink protection cover common distribution needs.

Its plan structure ranges from free access to usage-based and long-term storage options. The Free plan includes a 6 GB daily download limit, a 10 GB maximum file size, and no hotlinking support. Pro raises the maximum file size to 100 GB, provides a 4 TB transfer limit per 30 days, and sets a 2 TB filesystem limit. Prepaid billing uses storage and transfer usage, includes unlimited storage space, and supports rclone and FTPS. Persistence, Tenacity, Eternity, and Infinity add files that never expire, with storage spaces of 4 TB, 8 TB, 16 TB, and 32 TB respectively, alongside transfer limits from 8 TB to 64 TB. Paid access starts at 4.

Pixeldrain’s main strength is access breadth rather than team collaboration. rclone can mount and synchronize files, while FTPS, FileZilla, ShareX, Drainy, and a REST API with API-key authentication extend compatibility beyond the browser. Paid accounts also include an experimental filesystem. That makes Pixeldrain a suitable choice for straightforward hosting, transfers, automation, and technical workflows. Organizations seeking verified versioning, password-protected links, file requests, or team permissions should choose a service built around collaboration controls instead.

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Pixeldrain pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Pixeldrain fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Storage capacity	Not verified
File size limit	100 GB
Desktop sync	Yes
Version history	Not verified
Password-protected links	Not verified
File requests	Not verified
Team permissions	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: rclone, FTPS, ShareX, Drainy, FileZilla See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	pixeldrain.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Pixeldrain integrations

Pixeldrain lists 5 integrations on its own site.

rclone
FTPS
ShareX
Drainy
FileZilla

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