Head-to-head · File Transfer Services
Smash vs FileFast
Smash leads on 1 check, FileFast on 1, 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 scoreSmash · 5.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSmash · 4 of 4
Smash scores higher on our rubric for file transfer services: 5.4 against 4.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #37 and #47.
FileFast leads on link expiry: 90 days versus 30 days. Smash offers custom branding; FileFast doesn't.
Smash is the better fit for unlimited transfers and business sharing. FileFast is the better fit for affordable high-capacity business transfers.
- Smash fits best
Unlimited transfers and business sharing
- FileFast fits best
Affordable high-capacity business transfers
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Side by side
| Feature | Smash 5.4/10 Visit ↗ | FileFast 4.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Ranking | #37 in File Transfer Services | #47 in File Transfer Services |
| Best for | Unlimited transfers and business sharing | Affordable high-capacity business transfers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $72/user/yr | $5.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Smash 4/4 · FileFast 3/4 | ||
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max file size | Not checked yet | 300 GB |
| Link expiry | 30 days | 90 days (best) |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- Smash5.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible file-transfer service with unlimited-size paid transfers and business sharing tools.
Visit SmashFull verdict → - FileFast4.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost transfer service with high limits, tracking, requests, and API access.
Visit FileFastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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