Catbox Alternatives — Anonymous Uploads With Auto-Expiry
Catbox.moe is popular for anonymous file uploads — no account, no questions asked. But files stay forever (or until they don't), there's a 200MB limit, and the site's association with certain communities isn't for everyone. If you want anonymous uploads with more control, here are the best alternatives.
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| Feature | Catbox.moe | storage.to | Litterbox (Catbox) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max file size | 200 MB | 25 GB | 1 GB |
| Account required | No | No | No |
| File expiry | Never | 1-7 days | 1h-72h |
| Password protection | No | Yes (free) | No |
| CDN delivery | No | Cloudflare (global) | No |
| Desktop app | No | Yes | No |
| CLI tool | curl only | Yes (Homebrew) | curl only |
| Ads | No | No | No |
When to Use Each
Use storage.to when...
- You need to share files larger than 200MB
- You want files to auto-delete after sharing
- You want password protection on uploads
- You need fast, CDN-backed downloads worldwide
Use Catbox when...
- You need files to stay online indefinitely
- Your files are under 200MB
- You want direct image/video hotlinking
- You need to embed media in forums or imageboards
Why storage.to?
25GB vs 200MB
Catbox limits uploads to 200MB. storage.to handles files up to 25GB — over 100x the size limit.
Auto-Expiring Links
Files expire after 1-7 days. Your uploads don't linger indefinitely on someone else's server — they clean themselves up.
Cloudflare CDN
Downloads are served from Cloudflare's global CDN with 300+ locations. Fast downloads worldwide, no throttling.
Optional Password Protection
Add a password to any upload for free. Catbox has no access controls at all.
How It Works
Upload Anonymously
Drag and drop any file onto storage.to. No account, no email, no personal information required.
Set Expiry
Choose how long the file should be available — 1 to 7 days. Optionally add a password.
Share the Link
Copy your download link and share it anywhere. The link auto-expires when the time is up.
Perfect For
Privacy-Conscious Sharing
Share files without creating an account or providing any personal data.
Large Files
Share files that exceed catbox's 200MB limit — up to 25GB.
Game Mods & Assets
Share custom content, mods, or game assets with communities.
Forum & Chat Sharing
Post direct download links in forums, Discord, or IRC.
Temporary Sharing
Share something that only needs to be available for a few days, then disappears.
Developer Tools
Share logs, builds, or debug files with auto-cleanup via the CLI tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is storage.to as anonymous as catbox?
Yes. No account, no email, no personal information required. You upload a file and get a link. The only difference is that files auto-expire rather than staying forever.
Why would I want files to expire?
Expiry is a feature, not a limitation. Files you share today are rarely needed months later. Auto-expiry means nothing lingers online that you've forgotten about. It also keeps the service fast and free.
What's the file size limit?
25GB per file. Catbox limits uploads to 200MB (or 1GB with a Litter account).
Is there an API or CLI?
Yes. storage.to has a CLI tool (installable via Homebrew) and a documented upload API. Great for scripting or CI/CD workflows.
Are there ads?
No. No ads, no pop-ups, no countdown timers, no interstitials. Just a clean upload interface and direct download links.
Anonymous Uploads, Auto-Expiring Links
Upload up to 25GB anonymously. No account, no ads, files auto-delete after 1-7 days.
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