The Best Tools To Share Files Directly

Gone are those times when to share files from one device to another, the most innovative thing was to use the infrared of the mobile. Now that technology has improved a lot and also, we still have the need to share files with third parties, although the emergence of cloud storage services greatly facilitated that task. However, for many, this may be an uncomfortable way to share files and documents, since in most services we have to register on a platform and most of the time it is necessary to have a specific application.

That is why we are going to see the best alternatives to these services to be able to share files quickly and easily without having to depend on the cloud.

Filemail

Filemail is described as the best way to send large files securely.

This service allows us to share file of up to 5 GB in size for free and that will be available for download for seven days. You don’t need to register to use it and the operation is really simple. If you are familiar with this type of service you will see its similarities with others on the market.

Just drag the web browser files so that we can enter the recipient’s email address or use a download link.

It has different payment plans including secure file transfer, file tracking, transfer acceleration, Filemail integration on our website, and customization. Making it an option to consider for professional use.

WeTransfer

The WeTransfer application is perhaps the best known. This platform has been operating since 2009, so due to its age, together with its ease of use, it is one of the most popular.

Its use is extremely simple since to carry out the file transfer it is only necessary to indicate the recipient’s email address. Although we can also upload the file and generate a direct download link.

The service offers unlimited uploads and the ability to share files up to 2GB in size. These files are kept on the server for up to 7 days and do not use any type of encryption. If we need to send files that exceed 2 GB in size WeTransfer allows us to create accounts that extend the service up to 20 GB.

Smash

Another tool that can be very useful is Smash.

The main characteristics of this service are that it is free, without limit, without registration and for 14 days. This, together with a simple interface, makes it one of the great alternatives to transfer files. The fact of not having a size limit also makes it one of the services with the most use.

It is very easy to use, we drag the files to the web browser, and once loaded it allows us to enter the recipient’s email address so that the link reaches their inbox. We can generate a download link to share it where it is most convenient for us and it has a section to share it directly in Slack.

The service allows you to add a password to the downloads and has a payment plan that starts at 5 dollars and that allows the files to be available for more than 14 days, have priority transfers, or customize the sending URL, among some other options

Send Anywhere

Another file transfer tool that can be very useful is Send Anywhere. This service gives us the opportunity to send large files both from the web and from your desktop or mobile application.

The operation is similar to the rest of the tools. We drag the file that we want to share and once we have uploaded it, the service provides us with a 6-digit code that we must provide to the recipient so that they can download the information.

There is no upload limit, but the maximum size of each file cannot exceed 1GB in size. Although it does not have encryption in the transfers, the fact that without the 6-digit code we cannot download the files or that the files are deleted from the server at the moment the download is finished provides you with added security.