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MASV alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded MASV alternative is TransferNow (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 GB per transfer."

MASV compared with 6 alternatives: Signiant, WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail, Smash and 1 more.

MASV has a free plan. Paid plans start at $58 per month, billed monthly with a 12-month commitment (250 GB included). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MASVThis toolFree plan · from $58/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
SigniantPaidNoWeb, iOS
WeTransferFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TransferNowFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FilemailFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SmashFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
ShadeFree trial · from $29.75/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

MASV starts at $58 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail, Smash and Shade.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMASVWeTransferTransferNowFilemailSmashShade

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from MASV

  1. Signiant

    Accelerated file transfer platform for media companies

    • Signiant has no free plan, unlike MASV.
    • Signiant also lists an iOS app.
    • Signiant lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which MASV has.

    Suits: Studios, post houses and broadcasters exchanging very large media files

    Signiant vs MASVSigniant pricing and details

  2. WeTransfer

    Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up

    • WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • WeTransfer also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WeTransfer lists no Windows and Linux apps, which MASV has.
    • WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
    • WeTransfer does not cover workflow automation, which MASV does.

    Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account

    WeTransfer vs MASVWeTransfer pricing and details

  3. TransferNow

    Send large files by email or link, free up to 5 GB per transfer

    • TransferNow starts at $3 per month (Starter, 2-year plan).
    • TransferNow also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • TransferNow does not cover workflow automation, which MASV does.

    Suits: Occasionally sending a large video or photo set to a client

    TransferNow vs MASVTransferNow pricing and details

  4. Filemail

    Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB

    • Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
    • Filemail also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filemail does not cover workflow automation, which MASV does.

    Suits: Sending files in the 5 GB to 250 GB range without a size cap worry

    Filemail vs MASVFilemail pricing and details

  5. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Smash lists no Windows and Linux apps, which MASV has.
    • Smash does not cover workflow automation, which MASV does.

    Suits: One-off transfers where the recipient and sender skip accounts

    Smash vs MASVSmash pricing and details

  6. Shade

    Cloud storage and review for video teams, with AI search

    • Shade starts at $29.75 per seat / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Shade has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike MASV.
    • Shade also covers transcription and file sync.
    • Shade does not cover workflow automation, which MASV does.

    Suits: Video and creative teams that want storage, review and delivery in one product

    Shade vs MASVShade pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in MASV

  • A credit card is required even for the free allowance; MASV places a $10 pre-authorization at sign-up and releases it.
  • Files are stored free for 5 days; after that storage is $0.07 per GB per month.
  • Subscriptions carry a 12-month commitment, and pre-bought credits expire after 180 days.
  • Single sign-on, malware scanning and system-to-system automation need the custom Platform plan.
MASV pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to MASV?

The alternatives to MASV in this directory are Signiant, WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail, Smash and Shade. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MASV.

Is there a free alternative to MASV?

Yes. WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail and Smash have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which MASV alternatives work on Android?

The MASV listing does not include an Android app. WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail and Smash list one.

Which MASV alternatives work on iOS?

The MASV listing does not include an iOS app. Signiant, WeTransfer, TransferNow, Filemail and Smash list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.