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DropSend vs FileSender
Both stand on file transfer services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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. 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.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
FileSender offers controlled transfers, guest uploads, encryption, and deployment or integration options without a listed charge. Self-hosting requires the specified server components, so organizations should account for those requirements.
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| DropSend | FileSender | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Maker | DropSend | FileSender |
| Website | dropsend.com | filesender.org |
| On file transfer services | #19 of 105 | #23 of 105 |
DropSend: what it does well
- Transfer links can have passwords, download limits, and expiry dates
- Senders can track link openings and downloads
- Desktop, mobile, web, and Outlook access
- Paid plans support files up to 50GB
- Several plans include unlimited sending
What to know first
- The free plan limits files to 2GB and five sends monthly
- Free storage is limited to 250MB
- Free account data older than 30 days is automatically removed
- The upload tool requires a newer browser with HTML5 support
FileSender: what it does well
- Free to use under the BSD license.
- Transfers can contain multiple files of any size.
- Offers password-protected AES256 end-to-end encryption.
- Guest vouchers enable selected email addresses to upload.
- Includes a RESTful API and download tracking.
What to know first
- No desktop app.
- Self-hosting requires several server components.
- Transfer limits can be configured by the deployment.
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