Alternatives to Smash
No-size-limit file sending
Smash ranks #8 of 8 in File transfer tools, with an Alt Score of 37. It is proprietary, freemium from $10/mo and available on macOS, iOS, Android and Web. 5 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, freelancers, and businesses (e.g. photographers, videographers, agencies) who need to send very large files that exceed email attachment limits.
Transfer files with no practical size cap (gigabytes up to 100GB+), well beyond typical email limits. Files can be password-protected and set to expire after a chosen period. Transfers use encryption in transit and at rest, and files are hosted temporarily rather than stored permanently. Available via web browser and native apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux.
Upload files by drag-and-drop or file picker, optionally set a password and expiration date, then generate a download link to share via email, message, or chat. Recipients click the link to download the files directly, no Smash account required.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Smash compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Smash is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Free tier plus a paid Pro subscription.
Go Pro
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
the exclusive intellectual property of SMASH & CO
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Starts at $10/mo verified 2026-07-10
Smash Pro costs $10 excl. VAT per month
https://fromsmash.com/help/articles/13885737-how-much-do-smash-subscriptions-cost -
Platforms macOS, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-10
Web-based service; native macOS, iOS and Android apps also offered per fromsmash.com/features.
online through any browser, whether desktop or mobile
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
Smash & Co © 2017–2026
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Max file size (free) No verified 2026-07-10
No file-size cap on the free tier.
you can send a file of any size for free with Smash
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No account needed Yes verified 2026-07-10
No account required
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Expiry controls Yes verified 2026-07-10
With the free version, you can enjoy a maximum availability of 14 days.
https://fromsmash.com/help/articles/12952074-how-can-i-change-the-availability-period-of-my-transfer -
Password protection Yes verified 2026-07-10
We have implemented various features, such as customization of the validity period or password protection in order to give you the means to best secure your transfers and files.
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Open source No verified 2026-07-10
the exclusive intellectual property of SMASH & CO
https://fromsmash.com/essential/general-terms-of-sale
FAQ
Yes. croc, Send Anywhere and LocalSend have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
croc, LocalSend and PairDrop — every license claim links its source.