Head-to-head · File Transfer Services
Hightail vs TransferNow
Hightail leads on 2 checks, TransferNow on 0, and 4 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 scoreHightail · 5.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresHightail · 4 of 4
Hightail scores higher on our rubric for file transfer services: 5.7 against 5.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #34 and #35.
Hightail leads on max file size: 25 GB versus 10 GB. Hightail offers custom branding; TransferNow doesn't.
Hightail is the better fit for creative teams needing transfer collaboration. TransferNow is the better fit for low-cost transfers across many platforms.
- Hightail fits best
Creative teams needing transfer collaboration
- TransferNow fits best
Low-cost transfers across many platforms
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Side by side
| Feature | Hightail 5.7/10 Visit ↗ | TransferNow 5.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Ranking | #34 in File Transfer Services | #35 in File Transfer Services |
| Best for | Creative teams needing transfer collaboration | Low-cost transfers across many platforms |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | €3/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hightail 4/4 · TransferNow 3/4 | ||
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max file size | 25 GB (best) | 10 GB |
| Link expiry | Not checked yet | 30 days |
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| Our verdict | Hightail is a cloud-based service for sending, receiving, storing, and tracking large files. It suits creative teams that need more than a basic transfer link, with Spaces for file organization, recipient notifications, protected links,… Read the review → |
TransferNow is an online file-transfer service for individuals, freelancers, teams, and businesses that need to send or receive files by email, shareable link, request, or upload link. It combines transfers with download tracking, storage,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hightail — where it wins
- Comments, annotations, versions, approvals, tasks, and dashboards
- Integrations with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Web, desktop, mobile, and API access support varied workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pro limits file sends to 25GB
- Custom branding is an add-on on Pro
- Advanced collaboration requires higher-tier plans
TransferNow — where it wins
- Free plan supports 5 GB transfers without sign-up
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and API
- Includes tracking, encryption, antivirus scanning, and branding
Where it doesn't
- The listed 10 GB maximum limits very large single transfers
- Free transfers are available for only 7 days
- Enterprise pricing and limits are customized
- Hightail5.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A file transfer service that adds review, approval, and project workflows.
Visit HightailFull verdict → - TransferNow5.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A low-cost transfer service with broad platform coverage, tracking, and branded delivery.
Visit TransferNowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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