Best File Transfer Services in 2026
Updated
In short: MASV is ranked #1 of 51 as of 1 October 2026, ahead of Filemail and TransferNow. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TransferNow. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TransferNow at €0.20/mo.
Moving files between people, devices, or business workflows calls for more than a way to share a link. Compare maximum file size, link expiry, and download tracking to understand the transfer controls listed for each service. Desktop apps and free plans may suit particular workflows; API access and custom branding can matter when transfers need to connect with a product or organization. Paid-from prices offer another comparison point. The ranking begins with MASV, Filemail, and TransferNow, followed by FileFast and Hightail. Weigh the sharing features and oversight you need against how your team moves files.
51 file transfer services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Max file size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MASV | 8.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Filemail | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 5 GB | View |
| 3 | TransferNow | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €0.20/mo | Yes | — | 10 GB | View |
| 4 | FileFast | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5.99/mo | Yes | $5.99/mo | 300 GB | View |
| 5 | Hightail | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $12/mo | 25 GB | View |
| 6 |  rclone | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | Files.com | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $199/mo | No | $199/mo | 5,120 GB | View |
| 8 | Heave | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | $10/mo | 250 GB | View |
| 9 |  Filestack | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $69/mo | Yes | $69/mo | 20 GB | View |
| 10 | IBM Aspera on Cloud | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.07/mo | No | $1.07/mo | — | View |
| 11 |  Raysync | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $50/mo | No | $99/mo | — | View |
| 12 | FileSender | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 |  Transloadit | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $29/mo | 1 GB | View |
| 14 | MyAirBridge | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $3.59/mo | 50 GB | View |
| 15 |  Quatrix | 7.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 16 | ShrimpSend | 7.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Resilio Connect | 7.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 18 | file.io | 7.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | Yes | $25/mo | 10 GB | View |
| 19 |  Drops | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | Smash | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 | pCloud | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $9.99/mo | — | View |
| 22 |  WeTransfer | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 |  HRConvert2 | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | CrushFTP | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $70/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 25 | ForceTransfer | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24/mo | Yes | $24/mo | 50 GB | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which file transfer service is ranked first on Inferse?
MASV is ranked #1 of 51 with a score of 8.8. Filemail is second and TransferNow 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.