Head-to-head · File Transfer Services
Filemail vs Smash
Filemail leads on 0 checks, Smash on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
Filemail scores higher on our rubric for file transfer services: 5.9 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #32 and #37.
Filemail is the better fit for broad file-transfer coverage with free access. Smash is the better fit for unlimited transfers and business sharing.
- Filemail fits best
Broad file-transfer coverage with free access
- Smash fits best
Unlimited transfers and business sharing
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Side by side
| Feature | Filemail 5.9/10 Visit ↗ | Smash 5.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Ranking | #32 in File Transfer Services | #37 in File Transfer Services |
| Best for | Broad file-transfer coverage with free access | Unlimited transfers and business sharing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $72/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Filemail 4/4 · Smash 4/4 | ||
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max file size | 5 GB | Not checked yet |
| Link expiry | 30 days | 30 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 → |
Smash is a file-transfer service for individuals, teams, and enterprises that send or receive large files and folders. Transfers can be shared by email or link, protected with passwords, tracked for views and downloads, and configured with… 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
Smash — where it wins
- Unlimited transfer size on Pro and Team plans
- Tracking, passwords, expiry dates, and branded transfer pages
- Web, macOS, iOS, Android, API, and Outlook support
Where it doesn't
- Free transfers are limited to 2 GB and expire after 7 days
- Pro includes one user account
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Filemail5.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad file-transfer service with free access and options for business workflows.
Visit FilemailFull verdict → - Smash5.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible file-transfer service with unlimited-size paid transfers and business sharing tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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