Head-to-head · File Transfer Services
FileFast vs Heave
FileFast leads on 3 checks, Heave on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFileFast · 4.4/10
- Lowest starting priceFileFast · $5.99/mo
- Free planboth
FileFast scores higher on our rubric for file transfer services: 4.4 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #47 and #48.
FileFast is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $10/mo. FileFast leads on max file size: 300 GB versus 250 GB. FileFast leads on link expiry: 90 days versus 14 days. Heave offers custom branding; FileFast doesn't.
FileFast is the better fit for affordable high-capacity business transfers. Heave is the better fit for high-capacity transfers with an API.
- FileFast fits best
Affordable high-capacity business transfers
- Heave fits best
High-capacity transfers with an API
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Side by side
| Feature | FileFast 4.4/10 Visit ↗ | Heave 4.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Ranking | #47 in File Transfer Services | #48 in File Transfer Services |
| Best for | Affordable high-capacity business transfers | High-capacity transfers with an API |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $5.99/mo (best) | $10/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features FileFast 3/4 · Heave 3/4 | ||
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | — | ✓ (best) |
| Desktop app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Max file size | 300 GB (best) | 250 GB |
| Link expiry | 90 days (best) | 14 days |
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| Our verdict | FileFast handles large-file transfers by share link or email, while also supporting file requests, upload organization, delivery tracking, and recipient downloads without an account. It suits individuals, creators, and teams that need more… Read the review → |
Heave is a web-based file transfer service for sending large files and folders through shareable download links or email notifications. It suits individuals and organizations that need high-capacity transfers, resumable uploads, recipient… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FileFast — where it wins
- Plus supports 300 GB transfers for $5.99 per month
- Download alerts, analytics, and transfer activity tracking
- REST API access, file requests, and recipient downloads without accounts
Where it doesn't
- Free transfers are limited to 5 GB with 10 GB storage
- Teams requires a two-member minimum
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
Heave — where it wins
- Transfers up to 500 GB on the Ultimate plan
- Resumable folder uploads preserve folder structure
- Tracking, branding, file requests, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- API access and custom branding require the $29 Ultimate plan
- Platform coverage is limited to web and API
- Free transfers expire after 48 hours
- FileFast4.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost transfer service with high limits, tracking, requests, and API access.
Visit FileFastFull verdict → - Heave4.3/10 · Free plan
A strong choice for high-capacity transfers, especially when API access matters.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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