Smash

A web service and mobile app for sending large files of any size as a download link.

FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOSWeb
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About Smash

Smash is a file transfer service in the style of WeTransfer. You drag files or folders onto the page, they are uploaded to Smash's servers, and you get a download link to share by email, chat or text, or have Smash email it to the recipient.

Transfers can have password protection, expiry dates and email notifications at each step. No sign-up is needed for basic use, and premium plans add further features. It works in any browser and has apps for iOS and Android.

Strengths

  • No sign-up needed to send files
  • Password protection and expiry dates for transfers
  • Works in any browser plus iOS and Android apps

Limitations

  • Files are stored on the service's servers until downloaded
  • Some options require a premium plan

Details

Pricing
FreemiumFree to use, with premium plans that unlock more features.
License
Proprietary
Platforms
Android, iOS, Web
How it runs
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Account
Not required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Sending large files to someone once without setting up shared storage
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Alternatives to Smash

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Software that can replace Smash for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • WeTransfer

    A web service for sending large files to other people by link or email.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    WeTransfer also sends large files by link without an account, but it is browser-only with no mobile apps, and files still pass through a third-party server.

  • Wormhole

    A web tool for sharing files with end-to-end encryption and links that expire automatically.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    Wormhole adds end-to-end encryption and automatically expiring links with no install, but it caps transfers at 10 GB and depends on a hosted service.

  • Send Anywhere

    A cross-platform file sharing service that sends files between devices using one-time keys or links.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWeb

    Send Anywhere moves files using one-time keys or links, with desktop apps for Windows and macOS alongside mobile and web, and is listed as free.

  • FilePizza

    An open-source web app for peer-to-peer file transfers directly between two browsers.

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    FilePizza transfers files directly between two browsers without server storage and is open source, but both people must be online at the same time.

  • Blip

    An app for sending files and folders of any size directly between devices and people.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Blip sends files and folders of any size directly between devices with resumable transfers, but recipients also need the Blip app installed.

  • Dropshare

    A Mac and iOS app that uploads files and screenshots to your own storage and shares a link.

    PaidProprietarymacOSAndroidiOS

    Dropshare uploads files to your own storage from over 36 providers and shares a link, but it is paid, Mac-focused and its Android version is in beta.

Smash as an alternative

Listings that name Smash as an alternative.

  • croc

    Sends a file between any two computers with one command and a short code phrase, end-to-end encrypted.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineWeb

    Smash is a closed-source web service and mobile app that stores files on its servers until downloaded, with password protection and expiry, and premium options.

  • PairDrop

    Browser-based device-to-device file transfer with no install or signup.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Smash is a closed-source freemium service storing files on its servers until downloaded, with iOS and Android apps and password protection.

  • Send

    Self-hostable encrypted file sharing, continuing Firefox Send.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Smash is a hosted closed-source service with mobile apps, password protection and expiry, but stores files unencrypted by the browser on its servers.

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