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Send vs Smash: catalog facts
Send	Smash
Free Free and open source under the MPL. Hosting is separate.	Freemium Free to use, with premium plans that unlock more features.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Files are encrypted in the browser, so the server never sees the contents Links expire by time or download count automatically	No sign-up needed to send files Password protection and expiry dates for transfers
Public instances come and go; self-hosting is the reliable option Upstream development is intermittent	Files are stored on the service's servers until downloaded Some options require a premium plan
Self-hosted, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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