Wormhole
Focus: file sharing and encryption. Shares privacy and large files with Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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Smash
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What is Smash?
Smash is a French file transfer service for sending big files by email or link, with previews, download tracking and transfers stored in Europe. The free plan needs no account and sends up to 2 GB per transfer quickly, with larger files queued, and links stay live for seven days.
Pros
- No account needed
- Files previewable in the browser
- European hosting
Cons
- Free transfers over 2 GB wait in a queue
- Links expire after seven days on the free plan
Who should use Smash
Creators and freelancers who regularly send large videos, photos or project files to clients.
Who may not need it
Teams that already share everything through a cloud drive.
Smash alternatives
Similar resources to Smash, picked from the directory.
Proton Drive
Focus: cloud storage, encrypted and dropbox alternative. Shares privacy with Smash. Adds Windows. Rated 4.4 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Google Drive
Focus: cloud storage, file sync and file sharing. Also in File Management and Collaboration, like Smash. Adds Windows. Rated 4.6 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
DocuSeal
Focus: e-signature, pdf forms and open source. Also in File Management and Collaboration, like Smash. Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb
4.5Visit
Documenso
Focus: e-signature, open source and docusign alternative. Also in File Management and Collaboration, like Smash. Rated 4.4 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFree planWeb
4.4Visit
Nextcloud
Focus: file sync, self-hosted and open source. Also in File Management and Collaboration, like Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Adds Windows and Linux. Rated 4.4 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Free alternatives to Smash
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Sync-in
Focus: file sync, self-hosted and file sharing. Also in Collaboration and File Management, like Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Adds Linux. Rated 4.4 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeCross-Platform, Linux
4.4Visit
BentoPDF
Focus: pdf tools, merge pdf and open source. Shares privacy with Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
PairDrop
Focus: airdrop alternative, peer to peer and open source. Shares file transfer with Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.6Visit
Bulk Resize Photos
Focus: image resizer, batch resize and photos. Shares privacy with Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
SkySend
Focus: file sharing, encryption and self-hosted. Shares privacy with Smash. Free (Smash: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Smash: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
LocalSend
Focus: airdrop alternative, open source and dropbox alternative. Shares file transfer with Smash. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Smash: Freemium). Adds Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (Smash: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
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