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Best File Transfer Services in 2026

Moving files through a service can involve more than transfer size: link controls, tracking, and workflow options may also matter. Compared on maximum file size, link expiry, download tracking, desktop apps, API access, and custom branding, these entries cover several ways to assess how a transfer fits your needs. AWS Transfer Family, SendSafely, and rclone are among the services shown. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, too. Consider the files you need to send and whether you want oversight after sharing or integrations with other workflows.

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    FileTransferNow

    by FileTransferNow
    Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    FileTransferNow focuses on direct browser-to-browser transfers, with resume support, folder preservation, and encrypted WebRTC connections.

    8.6 Free plan Visit site
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    SFTPGo

    by SFTPGo
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Choose SFTPGo if you need protocol-based file transfer, multiple storage options, and configurable automation in one platform.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial Visit site
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    Tresorit

    by Tresorit
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Tresorit offers a range of personal and business storage plans with zero-knowledge encryption. Check the listed storage, file-size, device, and user limits to see which plan fits.

    7.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    rclone

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

    Rclone offers broad storage support and flexible file operations, but it is a command-line program rather than a finished graphical tool.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    SendSafely

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    SendSafely combines device-side encryption with recipient verification and controls over file access. Its free Personal allowance is limited, and API access is reserved for Business plans and above.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    MASV

    by MASV
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    MASV focuses on large-file delivery with resumable transfers, upload portals, and multiple platform options. Check the included monthly transfer volume and storage period against your file workflow.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $0.25 Visit site
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    WeTransfer

    by WeTransfer
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Choose WeTransfer for sending files by email or link, especially when recipients should not need accounts. The free account also includes file requests and mobile access.

    7.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    pCloud

    by pCloud
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    pCloud combines multi-platform storage, sharing, backup, and offline access, with a free plan of up to 10 GB.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $59.88/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Wing FTP Server

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Wing FTP Server combines multiple transfer protocols with browser access, administration automation, access controls, and audit reporting.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $199 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Transloadit

    by Transloadit
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose Transloadit if your team needs an API-centered way to automate customer file uploads and media processing, with reusable workflows and storage connections.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    Send Anywhere

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    Choose Send Anywhere if you want file transfers across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, with both share links and six-digit keys.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    ExaVault

    by ExaVault
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    ExaVault is a self-hosted option for teams that need file transfer in infrastructure they control.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $99/user Visit site
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    ProjectSend

    by ProjectSend
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose ProjectSend if you want a free, self-hosted web tool for client file sharing and uploads, with client groups and custom branding.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    FileFast

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    FileFast covers sending, receiving, tracking, and client review, with transfer limits and tools that vary by plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo Visit site
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    Filestack

    by Filestack
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Filestack if your application needs file intake, transformations, storage, or delivery through APIs and SDKs.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
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    CasaDrop

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    CasaDrop combines file and folder sharing with controlled upload collection and user-management options. Keep backups before upgrades, since downgrading across a database schema change is unsupported.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    AWS Transfer Family

    by AWS Transfer Family
    Free plan Web

    AWS Transfer Family combines supported file-transfer protocols with S3 or EFS storage, workflows, connectors, and browser access.

    7.2 Visit site
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    Limagito File Mover

    by Limagito File Mover
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWindows

    Choose Limagito File Mover if you need ongoing, rule-driven file transfers across its listed connections, with file processing and remote management in the same product.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €285 Visit site
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    DropSend

    by DropSend
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Choose DropSend if you need file delivery with recipient tracking and control over links, or access through desktop, mobile, web, and Outlook.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    AlterSend

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    AlterSend combines broad platform support, encrypted peer transfers, resumable sending, and self-hosting. Relay limits and brief IP visibility during peer discovery are the main constraints to weigh.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    SendThisFile

    by SendThisFile
    Free plan WebWindows

    SendThisFile handles outgoing transfers, incoming file requests, and activity tracking in one service. Compare plan limits for transfer size, retention, and business features before choosing.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    SwissTransfer

    by SwissTransfer
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    SwissTransfer offers large file transfers without an account, with controls for passwords, downloads and expiry.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    FileSender

    by FileSender
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    FileSender offers controlled transfers, guest uploads, encryption, and deployment or integration options without a listed charge.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    croc

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+3

    croc provides cross-platform, encrypted file transfer through CLI and browser clients, with optional self-hosting.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    SendGB

    by SendGB
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    SendGB combines registration-free transfers with larger Exceed transfers, Extend storage and team features.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site

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