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Send Anywhere alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Send Anywhere alternative is Dropbox (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Basic plan: 2 GB to store and share files."

Send Anywhere compared with 5 alternatives: WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, Hightail and Dropbox.

Send Anywhere has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month, monthly billing. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Send AnywhereThis toolFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WeTransferFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
SmashFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
FilemailFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
HightailFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, iOS
DropboxFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Send Anywhere starts at $5.99 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Dropbox scores higher without starting lower.

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 lessSend AnywhereWeTransferSmashFilemailHightailDropbox

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
The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Send Anywhere

  1. 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 and browser extension, which Send Anywhere has.
    • WeTransfer also covers menu bar app.

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

    WeTransfer vs Send AnywhereWeTransfer pricing and details

  2. 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 and browser extension, which Send Anywhere has.
    • Smash does not cover documents, which Send Anywhere does.

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

    Smash vs Send AnywhereSmash pricing and details

  3. Filemail

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

    • Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
    • Filemail lists no browser extension, which Send Anywhere has.
    • Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filemail does not cover documents, which Send Anywhere does.

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

    Filemail vs Send AnywhereFilemail pricing and details

  4. 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 and browser extension, which Send Anywhere has.

    Suits: Creative teams collecting feedback on files inside Adobe tools

    Hightail vs Send AnywhereHightail pricing and details

  5. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Dropbox lists no browser extension, which Send Anywhere has.
    • Dropbox also covers file sync.

    Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux

    Dropbox vs Send AnywhereDropbox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Send Anywhere

  • Free links stop at 10 GB and expire after 48 hours.
  • The pricing page was read on its monthly toggle; yearly billing prices were not shown.
  • Paid plans are sold as an Email add-on, and cap transfer size at 20 GB (Lite) or 30 GB (Standard).
  • The plan table does not say which plans include data encryption or password setting.
Send Anywhere pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Send Anywhere?

The alternatives to Send Anywhere in this directory are WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, Hightail and Dropbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Send Anywhere.

Is there a free alternative to Send Anywhere?

Yes. WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, Hightail and Dropbox 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.