Best File Transfer Services in 2026
Updated
In short: FileFast is ranked #1 of 51 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of pCloud and rclone. The best-ranked option with a free plan is pCloud. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TransferNow at €0.20/mo.
Moving files can involve different limits and controls, from the size of a transfer to what you can track after sharing. Compare SendSafely, rclone and pCloud on maximum file size, link expiry and download tracking. A desktop app may suit some workflows, while API access and custom branding offer additional points to consider for integrations or presentation. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you weigh the available service terms. Think about the kinds of files you send and how much visibility or control you need once a link is in use.
51 file transfer services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 FileFast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$5.99/mo Max file size: 300 GBLink expiry: 90 daysDownload tracking: Yes
- 2 pCloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free
- 3 rclone Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free
- 4 Filestack iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$69/mo Max file size: 20 GB
- 5 Files.com iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$199/mo Max file size: 5,120 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 6 CrushFTP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$70/mo
- 7 SendGB iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free Max file size: 50 GBLink expiry: 7 daysDownload tracking: Yes
- 8 Digital Pigeon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$29/mo Max file size: 50 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 9 AlterSend iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$32.50/mo
- 10 Send Anywhere iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Max file size: 20 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 11 TransferNow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€0.20/mo Max file size: 10 GBLink expiry: 30 daysDownload tracking: Yes
- 12 MASV No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$0.25/mo Download tracking: Yes
- 13 SuperBeam Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 14 Heave No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$10/mo Max file size: 250 GBLink expiry: 14 daysDownload tracking: Yes
- 15 SwissTransfer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Download tracking: Yes
- 16 Filemail No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Max file size: 5 GBLink expiry: 30 daysDownload tracking: Yes
- 17 ForceTransfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$24/mo Max file size: 50 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 18 OnionShare iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Download tracking: Yes
- 19 IBM Aspera on Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$1.07/mo Download tracking: Yes
- 20 Raysync No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$50/mo Download tracking: Yes
- 21 Hightail No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Max file size: 25 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 22 ShrimpSend No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1Free
- 23 MyAirBridge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1Free Max file size: 50 GBDownload tracking: Yes
- 24 ToffeeShare Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 25 Quatrix No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Download tracking: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Max file size | Link expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FileFast | 9.3 | Free plan | $5.99/mo | Yes | $5.99/mo | 300 GB | 90 days |
| 2 | pCloud | 9.2 | Free plan | — | Yes | $9.99/mo | — | — |
| 3 | rclone | 9.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Filestack | 9.0 | Free plan | $69/mo | Yes | $69/mo | 20 GB | — |
| 5 | Files.com | 8.9 | No | $199/mo | No | $199/mo | 5,120 GB | — |
| 6 | CrushFTP | 8.8 | No | $70/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 7 | SendGB | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 50 GB | 7 days |
| 8 | Digital Pigeon | 8.3 | No | $29/mo | No | $29/mo | 50 GB | — |
| 9 | AlterSend | 8.3 | Free plan | $32.50/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | Send Anywhere | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $5.99/mo | 20 GB | — |
| 11 | TransferNow | 7.8 | Free plan | €0.20/mo | Yes | — | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 12 | MASV | 7.7 | No | $0.25/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | SuperBeam | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Heave | 7.5 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | $10/mo | 250 GB | 14 days |
| 15 | SwissTransfer | 7.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Filemail | 7.3 | No | — | Yes | — | 5 GB | 30 days |
| 17 | ForceTransfer | 7.3 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | $24/mo | 50 GB | — |
| 18 | OnionShare | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | IBM Aspera on Cloud | 7.1 | No | $1.07/mo | No | $1.07/mo | — | — |
| 20 | Raysync | 7.1 | No | $50/mo | No | $99/mo | — | — |
| 21 | Hightail | 7.1 | No | — | Yes | $12/mo | 25 GB | — |
| 22 | ShrimpSend | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | MyAirBridge | 7.1 | Free plan | — | Yes | $3.59/mo | 50 GB | — |
| 24 | ToffeeShare | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | Quatrix | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which file transfer service is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
FileFast is ranked #1 of 51 with a score of 9.3. pCloud is second and rclone third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TransferNow has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.