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Privacy-first file sharing with zero-knowledge encryption. No ads, no tracking, no compromises.
Head-to-head against the closest competitors. Same features you actually care about.
| Feature | FileShotFree | WeTransferFree | SwissTransferFree | SmashFree | SendGBFree | ToffeeShareFree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max file size | 10 GB | 2 GB | 50 GB | Unlimited* | 5 GB | Unlimited |
| Total storage | 50 GB | — | — | — | — | — |
| File expiry | 90 days | 3 days | 30 days | Auto-deleted | 7 days | Until sender closes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Server-side | In transit | AES-encrypted | |||
| No signup required | ||||||
| Password protection | ||||||
| P2P transfers | ||||||
| File tools (PDF, convert, etc.) | 7 tools · 3/day | |||||
| Custom share links | Pro only | |||||
| QR code sharing | ||||||
| Sell files / paid access | Pro only | |||||
| API access | Creator+ | |||||
| Starting paid price | $10/mo | $12/mo | — | ~$10/mo | — | — |
| Encrypted chat |
*Smash free: non-priority transfers over 2 GB. Data accurate as of May 2026.
Join any room for free. Sign in to create rooms and share files. Upgrade for larger attachments and longer history.
Charge for downloads, keep control of access, and use FileShot as a simple storefront for files. Set a price on any upload — recipients purchase access directly.
Choose what access costs per file link. Stripe handles payments.
Revoke access anytime. No juggling multiple platforms or storefronts.
Sell templates, presets, deliverables — any file, any price.
Available on Pro, Creator, and Professional plans. Just upgrade and connect Stripe.
Go to Earnings DashboardShare files with friends and family. Quick transfers. Test risk-free — all core privacy features included.
Always free100 GB per-file limit, up to 1 year expiry, Receive Inbox, custom download pages, password protection, file versioning, and priority processing.
300 GB per-file limit, unlimited expiry, portfolio page, custom slugs, API/webhooks, download analytics, custom branding, and paid file access.
Share your FileShot link and earn tier-based commissions: Free 30%, Pro 40%, Creator and Business 50%. Lifetime payouts on every upgrade.
Yes. Changes take effect immediately and we'll prorate any charges. No contracts, no cancellation fees.
Existing files stay accessible. You'll just need to stay within your new plan's limits for future uploads.
Yes — zero-knowledge encryption is included on every plan including Free. Privacy is not a premium feature.
Any account can sell files. Set a price at upload or from My Files, buyers pay through Stripe, and you receive 91% instantly. Connect your Stripe account in the Earnings Dashboard to get started.
FileShot offers a generous free tier with all essential features, plus premium plans for users and teams who need more storage, larger transfers, and advanced capabilities. Our pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees, no contracts, and no data monetization. Free users enjoy encrypted file sharing with all the same security and privacy protections as paid subscribers — we never compromise on security regardless of your plan.