Alternatives · File Storage
Smash alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Smash alternative is Send Anywhere (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Smash compared with 5 alternatives: WeTransfer, Filemail, Send Anywhere, Hightail and Dropbox.
Smash has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmashThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Filemail | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Smash 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 and Dropbox score 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 Smash
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
- Filemail also lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Sending files in the 5 GB to 250 GB range without a size cap worry
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 Windows and Linux apps and 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 macOS and Android apps, which Smash has.
- Hightail also covers documents.
Suits: Creative teams collecting feedback on files inside Adobe tools
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox also lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents and file sync.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
Limits worth knowing in Smash
- The free plan has no storage and caps transfers at 2 GB and 7 days.
- Team prices step up with the number of user accounts: $25 a month monthly for 10, $125 for 50.
- Prices are shown ex-VAT; the page says VAT may apply, and the two-year term bills $115.20 up front for Pro.
- Storage is 1 TB on Pro and 2 TB on Team, and the free plan stores nothing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Smash?
The alternatives to Smash in this directory are WeTransfer, Filemail, Send Anywhere, Hightail and Dropbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Smash.
Is there a free alternative to Smash?
Yes. WeTransfer, Filemail, Send Anywhere, Hightail and Dropbox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Smash alternatives work on Windows?
The Smash listing does not include a Windows app. Filemail, Send Anywhere and Dropbox list one.
Which Smash alternatives work on Linux?
The Smash listing does not include a Linux app. Filemail, Send Anywhere and Dropbox list one.
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.