ExpeDat
ExpeDat is file-transfer software designed to fit into existing or new workflows.
What ExpeDat is
ExpeDat is file-transfer software designed to fit into existing or new workflows. It uses MTP/IP and adjusts transfer speed to network and storage infrastructure; the maker says it uses all available network capacity. ExpeDat Desktop is a single executable that needs no installation and can include custom configurations. DropDat provides drag-and-drop transfers on Windows and macOS, while the iOS mobile client uploads documents and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular. For automation, the movedat executable is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix platforms. Web integration includes clickable URLs, a JavaScript API for the WebDat transfer agent, documentation, libraries, PHP templates, and code samples. The server integrates with the host's authentication and storage systems. Licenses are per server host and set a maximum number of simultaneous server activities. The maker says there is no charge for bandwidth, transferred bytes, or client seats. Server licenses include one year of support and updates. Pricing includes a $3,000 a month option billed for 3 Months, and a five-day trial is available; customers can contact the company for a 21-day trial.
Good
- Desktop client requires no installation.
- DropDat supports drag-and-drop on Windows and macOS.
- Automation executable supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix systems.
- Server integrates with host authentication and storage.
- Licenses include one year of support and updates.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- The listed monthly option costs $3,000 a month, billed for 3 Months.
- Licensing is per server host and limits simultaneous activities.
- The listed trial lasts five days.
Who it suits
ExpeDat may suit teams that need file transfers integrated into desktop, mobile, web, server, or automated workflows. Its licensing is organized around server hosts and simultaneous server activity capacity.
Verdict
ExpeDat offers transfer tools across desktop, mobile, web, server, and automation workflows. Review the server-capacity licensing and available license terms before selecting an option.
Plans and prices
From ExpeDat's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 4) | $3,000 a month | 4 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · 3 Months |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 1) | $6,000, paid once | 1 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 4) | $12,000, paid once | 4 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 8) | $18,000, paid once | 8 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 16) | $24,000, paid once | 16 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 32) | $30,000, paid once | 32 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 64) | $36,000, paid once | 64 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 128) | $42,000, paid once | 128 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
| ExpeDat server license (capacity 256) | $48,000, paid once | 256 per-server capacity · Unlimited bandwidth · Perpetual |
The facts
Each one read from ExpeDat's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Automation platforms
- The movedat executable is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix platforms.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Company background
- Data Expedition says it has provided accelerated data-transport technology since 2000 and was founded by Seth Noble.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Desktop client
- ExpeDat Desktop is a single executable that requires no installation and can embed custom configurations.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Drag-and-drop client
- DropDat sends files and folders by drag and drop and is available for Windows and macOS.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Included support
- Each server license includes one year of support and updates, including minor and major releases.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License limits
- Licensing is per server host and capacity is the maximum number of simultaneous server activities; the maker says there is no charge for bandwidth, transferred bytes, or client seats.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile client
- ExpeDat Mobile for iOS uploads documents and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ExpeDat is high-performance file-transfer software designed to integrate into existing and new workflows.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Server integration
- The ExpeDat server automatically integrates with the host's authentication and storage systems.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support response
- Licensed customers normally receive a response to a support request within one business day.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Transport
- ExpeDat uses MTP/IP and says it uses 100% of available network capacity, adapting transfer speed to network and storage infrastructure.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Web integration
- Web integration includes clickable URLs for ExpeDat Desktop and a JavaScript API for the WebDat transfer agent, plus documentation, libraries, PHP templates, and code samples.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- A five-day trial is available by immediate download, and the page says customers can contact the company for a 21-day trial.checked 3 Oct 2026
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