Hightail

What Hightail is

Hightail is a file-sharing service for sending files, with plans that set different file-size limits, storage allowances, user counts, and folder limits. Its free Lite plan allows files up to 100MB, includes 2GB of storage, and sets a seven-day expiration for sent files. Pro costs $12 a month, billed annually, and includes unlimited storage, files up to 25GB, and up to five nested folders. Teams costs $24 a month, billed annually, for 1–30 users; it allows files up to 50GB and up to 10 nested folders, with unlimited storage. Business costs $36 a month, billed annually, and supports three or more users, files up to 500GB, unlimited storage, and up to 30 nested folders. Hightail also provides download tracking, API access, custom branding, and a desktop app. The listed pricing includes a 14-day trial. The service is made by Hightail, founded in 2004, and is available at hightail.com.

Who it suits

Hightail suits people and teams who need to send files and want different size limits and storage options across plans. Its Teams and Business plans specify user ranges, while download tracking, custom branding, API access, and a desktop app may suit workflows that use those capabilities.

Limits

Lite allows files up to 100MB, includes 2GB of storage, and expires sent files after seven days. The listed Pro plan allows files up to 25GB; Teams allows 50GB and Business 500GB, with different nested-folder and user limits.

Getting started

1. Visit hightail.com.
2. Choose the free plan or review the paid plans.
3. Use the 14-day trial listed with the pricing.
4. Use Hightail through its website or desktop app.

Verdict

Choose Hightail if you need file sharing with a free plan, download tracking, and paid options for larger files. Lite is limited to 100MB files and 2GB storage; teams needing higher limits can consider paid plans, which have annual billing and specified user requirements.