Dropbox Alternative
For people tired of Dropbox's 2GB cap, the desktop app, and the Plus / Family / Standard upsell ladder.Drop a file, get a link, send it. No sync engine, no account required for viewers.
Upload Your File
Supports PDF, HTML, and ZIP files up to 100MB
What Linkyhost Replaces in Dropbox
Past the 2GB free cap
Dropbox free gives you 2GB total. Once you fill it, every new share asks you to upgrade. Linkyhost free has no aggregate storage cap on shared files; the limit is per-file (10MB free, 100MB Pro).
No desktop app
Dropbox's sharing UX nudges you toward installing the Dropbox app. It runs in the background, holds open file handles, and conflicts with backup software. Linkyhost is browser-only. Nothing to install on your machine or your recipient's.
No tier upsells
Dropbox locks Smart Sync, transfer expirations, and password protection behind Plus/Family/Standard. Linkyhost has one Pro tier ($12/mo or $60/yr) and the free tier already includes view tracking and custom subdomains.
See who opened it
Dropbox tells you a file was shared. It doesn't tell you whether the recipient actually opened it. Every Linkyhost link has built-in view tracking: count, timestamps, country, device — included on the free tier.
Migrate a Dropbox Share Link in 3 Steps
Export from Dropbox
Right-click the file in Dropbox web or the desktop folder and choose Download. The download keeps the file in Dropbox; nothing is deleted.
Upload to Linkyhost
Drag the file into the box at the top of this page. PDF, HTML, and ZIP up to 100MB are supported. You get an HTTPS link in seconds — with a custom subdomain if you sign in.
Swap the link
Replace the old dropbox.com/scl/... URL with the Linkyhost one wherever it appears: emails, resumes, portfolio pages, Slack messages. Recipients don't need a Dropbox account.
Linkyhost vs Dropbox: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Linkyhost | Dropbox Free |
|---|---|---|
| Free-tier storage cap | No aggregate cap | 2 GB total |
| Desktop app required | No | For sync |
| View tracking on free tier | Yes | No |
| Custom subdomain URL | Yes | No |
| Recipient needs an account | No | Sometimes |
| Password protect a link | Pro ($12/mo) | Plus tier only |
| Folder sync across devices | Not the focus | Yes |
| Real-time co-editing (Paper) | No | Yes |
The last two rows are honest: Dropbox does some things Linkyhost doesn't. If you need cross-device folder sync or Paper co-editing, keep Dropbox for those workflows.
Dropbox Alternative FAQ
How is Linkyhost different from Dropbox?
Dropbox is a sync-first cloud drive: it installs a desktop app, mirrors a folder, and shares files through that folder. Linkyhost is link-first: you upload one file, get an HTTPS link, and send it. No app, no folder tree, no sync conflicts. The two products solve different problems — Linkyhost replaces Dropbox's share-link feature, not its sync engine.
Why do people switch from Dropbox to Linkyhost?
The most common reasons: the 2GB free-tier cap forces an upgrade for casual use, the desktop app conflicts with backup tools or eats laptop SSD space, Smart Sync is gated behind Plus, and Dropbox doesn't show who opened a shared file. Linkyhost has no storage cap on its file-sharing flow, no app to install, and free view tracking on every link.
How do I replace a Dropbox share link with a Linkyhost link?
Right-click the file inside Dropbox and choose “Download”. Drag the downloaded file into Linkyhost. You'll get an HTTPS link instantly — paste that wherever the old Dropbox link was used. The Dropbox copy can stay or be deleted; Linkyhost serves the file independently.
Does Linkyhost sync files across devices like Dropbox does?
No. Linkyhost intentionally has no sync engine and no desktop app. If you need files mirrored across multiple machines in real time, keep Dropbox (or use iCloud / OneDrive). Linkyhost is for the moment when you want one file shared via one link — not for ongoing folder sync.
What does Linkyhost cost compared to Dropbox?
Linkyhost free tier: file sharing with view tracking and custom URLs. Linkyhost Pro: $12/mo or $60/yr for unlimited uploads, 100MB per file, password protection, and no branding. Dropbox Plus is $11.99/mo for 2TB of sync storage — a different product class. If you mostly share files rather than sync them, Linkyhost's free tier replaces what people pay Dropbox for.
Can I send a Linkyhost link to someone who only uses Dropbox?
Yes. Linkyhost links open in any browser — no Linkyhost account or Dropbox account needed on the recipient side. The viewer just clicks the link and sees the file (or downloads the ZIP). This is the main reason people send Linkyhost links to clients who don't want to install Dropbox.