LinShare vs HostFaddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinShare
Securely share files with a GDPR-compliant, open-source solution. Collaborate on projects, track file activity, and maintain 100% data ownership. Ideal for businesses and individuals prioritizing privacy and traceability.
- Secure file sharing
- GDPR compliant
- Open source
- File activity tracking
- Collaboration working groups
- Guest user uploads
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LinShare is an open source alternative to proprietary solutions from big tech. It is a private and secure file sharing solution which is fully compliant with GDPR and made and hosted in the EU. LinShare’s key capabilities: - Store your files in multiple formats - Quick upload and share files with one click - Create working groups to collaborate on your team projects - Invite internal and guest users to upload files on a specific project in one place with or without a LinShare account - Receive email notifications when your shared files are downloaded or opened - Track activity on your files: shared date, download date, file deletion and more! LinShare has been open source since 2009, it is trusted by European governments and banks for over ten years. Now it is available on SaaS for everyone! On-premise users are still able to use the LinShare mobile application by connecting to any instance of the LinShare server. For signing in just use your server URL. With LinShare, you ensure 100% ownership of your data. If confidentiality and traceability are paramount for your personal and business file transfers, then LinShare is your solution! linshare.app
HostFaddy
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HostFaddy is a trusted provider of web hosting, reseller hosting, domains and website development solutions for over a decade, we have now introduced a department that was highly requested by clients which is mobile app development. We pride ourselves on our commitment to empowering businesses, individuals, and organizations with reliable, scalable, and secure digital solutions tailored to their needs. With a deep expertise in hosting, development, and website security, HostFaddy has positioned itself as a leader in the digital services industry. Why Choose HostFaddy? With over 10 years of experience, HostFaddy has gained valuable insight into the needs and expectations of our clients. From hosting to development and security, our services cater to a broad range of industries, ensuring each client receives personalised support and a seamless online experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LinShare at every 5 weeks against HostFaddy's every 7 months. LinShare also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LinShare ships an update every 5 weeks, HostFaddy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinShare | HostFaddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linagora | HostFaddy PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
LinShare
No in-app purchases
HostFaddy
No in-app purchases
