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file.io vs SuperBeam
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 APIWeb
file.io focuses on temporary, link-based file sharing with anonymous access and configurable deletion. Its free and paid plans differ substantially in file size, storage, and download allowances, so choose according to transfer needs.
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SuperBeam offers several pairing methods and broad desktop support for local file transfers. Check the PRO requirement if Android-to-computer transfers or its extra sharing options are important.
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| file.io | SuperBeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $25 a month | PRO Version: $1.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | file.io | SuperBeam |
| Website | file.io | superbe.am |
| On file transfer services | #44 of 105 | #40 of 105 |
file.io: what it does well
- Anonymous browser and API sharing
- Automatic deletion after download or expiry
- API controls expiry and download counts
- HTTPS/TLS and additional stored-upload encryption
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Free plan limits files to 2 GB
- FAQ states a 4 GB total transfer limit
- Shared files are not backed up
- Illegal or copyrighted content is prohibited
SuperBeam: what it does well
- Pairs through QR codes, NFC, or sharing keys
- Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux
- Transfers files of any type and size
- Browser sharing works with non-SuperBeam devices
- Free Android plan is listed
What to know first
- Android devices need PRO for PC-app transfers
- Default storage location is the SuperBeam directory
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