DropSend

What DropSend is

DropSend is a file delivery service for individuals and businesses. To send a file, users upload it, choose recipients, then can add a password, set a download limit, or choose when the link expires. DropSend says senders can see when recipients open a link and download a file. Its homepage says transfers can be up to 50GB, while the free plan limits each file to 2GB. Free accounts include five sends per month and 250MB of storage. Paid plans raise file and storage allowances, and several allow unlimited sending. Basic costs $5 a month and includes files up to 50GB, 25 sends per month, 10GB of online storage, and faster transfer speeds. Other plans include features such as password-protected sends, download resuming, encrypted storage, and employee accounts. DropSend states that transfers use 256-bit encryption; Business plans include encrypted storage. The service is available through a browser-based web app, desktop apps for Mac and Windows, mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android, and an Outlook plugin for sending large files. The web app runs in a browser without installation, though its upload tool requires a newer browser with HTML5 support. Free account data older than 30 days and delivered files after 14 days are automatically removed. DropSend provides a Help Center and support request form. The maker is based in Eugene, Oregon, and was founded in 2006.

Who it suits

DropSend suits individuals and organizations that send large files and want recipient tracking or controls such as passwords, download limits, and link expiry. Its range of desktop, mobile, web, and Outlook access may suit people sending files from different devices.

Limits

The free plan allows files up to 2GB, five sends per month, and 250MB of storage. Free account data older than 30 days and delivered files after 14 days are automatically removed. Basic costs $5 a month and allows files up to 50GB, 25 sends per month, and 10GB of online storage.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.dropsend.com/ and use the browser-based web app, which requires no installation.
2. Create or use a free account, or choose a paid plan for higher allowances.
3. Upload files and choose recipients.
4. Optionally add a password, download limit, or link expiration date.
5. For other access routes, use the Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, or Android apps, or the Outlook plugin.

Verdict

Choose DropSend if you need file delivery with recipient tracking and control over links, or access through desktop, mobile, web, and Outlook. The free plan is limited to 2GB per file, five sends per month, and 250MB of storage; Basic starts at $5 a month for larger transfers.