Head-to-head · File Transfer Services
Filemail vs Heave
Filemail leads on 1 check, Heave on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFilemail · 5.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Filemail
- Most featuresFilemail · 4 of 4
Filemail scores higher on our rubric for file transfer services: 5.9 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #32 and #48.
Heave leads on max file size: 250 GB versus 5 GB. Filemail leads on link expiry: 30 days versus 14 days.
Filemail is the better fit for broad file-transfer coverage with free access. Heave is the better fit for high-capacity transfers with an API.
- Filemail fits best
Broad file-transfer coverage with free access
- Heave fits best
High-capacity transfers with an API
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Side by side
| Feature | Filemail 5.9/10 Visit ↗ | Heave 4.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Ranking | #32 in File Transfer Services | #48 in File Transfer Services |
| Best for | Broad file-transfer coverage with free access | High-capacity transfers with an API |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $10/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Filemail 4/4 · Heave 3/4 | ||
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Max file size | 5 GB | 250 GB (best) |
| Link expiry | 30 days (best) | 14 days |
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| Our verdict | Filemail is a file-transfer service for individuals, professionals, businesses, and enterprises. It supports email-based large-file transfers, secure shareable download links, receiving portals, file requests, and embedded website upload… 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
Filemail — where it wins
- Free transfers with tracking and 30-day file availability
- Receiving portals, file requests, forms, and custom branding
- Web, desktop, mobile, Outlook, and REST API coverage
Where it doesn't
- Free transfers are limited to 5 GB per transfer
- Free files are available for 30 days
- API access is described as coming soon
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
- Filemail5.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad file-transfer service with free access and options for business workflows.
Visit FilemailFull 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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