Side by side
NextSend vs SHAREit
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
NextSend combines file delivery by email link with transfer history and download confirmations. Check plan volume, expiry, and user limits against the files and team you need to support.
Visit NextSend Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
SHAREit combines cross-platform file transfers with phone cleaning and media features. Its free plan covers most features, but recipients must approve connections and transmitted files are not guaranteed confidential or secure.
Visit SHAREitThe facts
| NextSend | SHAREit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 16 | 1 |
| Maker | NextSend | SHAREit |
| Website | us.nextsend.com | wshareit.com |
| On file transfer services | #45 of 105 | #49 of 105 |
NextSend: what it does well
- Free plan includes 1 GB monthly volume.
- Transfer history includes download confirmations.
- Supports all file formats, according to its FAQ.
- Some plans include multiple users and shared tracking.
- API access is available.
What to know first
- Free-plan downloads expire after seven days.
- Files over 2 Gb require the FTPS option.
- The free plan is limited to 1 GB monthly volume.
SHAREit: what it does well
- Works across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
- Sends multiple files or whole folders
- No stated file-size limit
- Includes phone-trash cleaning
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Recipients must accept connection invitations
- iOS receiving devices need the same local Wi-Fi
- File security confidentiality is not guaranteed
- Some premium features require subscriptions
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