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AChat and Snapdrop
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File transfer with no account, stored by LimeWire, up to 4 GB per transfer without one.
Which to choose
Choose Snapdrop for large files with no sign-up.
Choose AChat if you want messages as well as files, and a password on the room.
Side by side
| Feature | AChat | Snapdrop |
|---|---|---|
| No account needed | Yes | YesTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| Send both text and files | Yes | PartlyTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| Protect it with a password | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| The other side can reply | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
What AChat doesn't do
Messages in an anonymous room are deleted after a set number of days, unless someone with an account keeps the room. In a room with no password, anyone with the link can read them. Anonymous here means no account, not invisible.
What each costs
Snapdrop
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Freeup to 4 GB per transfer | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
Check it yourself
Prices change. Open their site before you decide.
Snapdrop website (opens in a new tab)