Alternatives · File Storage
Filemail alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Filemail alternative is Send Anywhere (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Filemail compared with 5 alternatives: WeTransfer, Smash, Send Anywhere, Hightail and ShareFile.
Filemail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FilemailThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Smash | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Send Anywhere | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hightail | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| ShareFile | Free trial · from $16.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Filemail starts at $6 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Send Anywhere.
WeTransfer scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Filemail
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
- WeTransfer lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Filemail has.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Smash
Browser-based file transfer with no sign-up and no paid size cap
- Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Filemail has.
Suits: One-off transfers where the recipient and sender skip accounts
Send Anywhere
Send files by 6-digit key or link, with no sign-in on the free plan
- Send Anywhere starts at $5.99 per month, monthly billing.
- Send Anywhere also lists a browser extension.
- Send Anywhere also covers documents.
Suits: Moving files between your own phone and computer quickly
Hightail
Large-file sharing with creative review and project tracking
- Hightail starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Hightail lists no Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps, which Filemail has.
- Hightail also covers documents.
Suits: Creative teams collecting feedback on files inside Adobe tools
ShareFile
Secure file sharing and client portals for business teams
- ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
- ShareFile has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Filemail.
- ShareFile lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Filemail has.
- ShareFile also covers workflow automation and forms.
Suits: Firms that exchange sensitive documents with clients
Limits worth knowing in Filemail
- Free transfers are limited to 3 recipients, 10 downloads and 2 sessions every 24 hours.
- Personal files are kept for 30 days; permanent availability starts at Pro.
- Prices were read from the monthly toggle; yearly billing is advertised as 2 months free without a stated price.
- Business shows no per-user price, only that storage is 1 TB per user.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Filemail?
The alternatives to Filemail in this directory are WeTransfer, Smash, Send Anywhere, Hightail and ShareFile. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Filemail.
Is there a free alternative to Filemail?
Yes. WeTransfer, Smash, Send Anywhere and Hightail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.