SendThisFile
SendThisFile is a file-transfer service for sending, receiving, requesting, and tracking files when email attachments are insufficient.
What SendThisFile is
SendThisFile is a file-transfer service for sending, receiving, requesting, and tracking files when email attachments are insufficient. Its activity view brings sent, received, and requested files together. The Free plan allows transfers up to 50 MB, unlimited sends and file requests, and seven-day retention. Standard costs $5 a month, removes the file-size limit, supports multiple recipients and recipient authentication, and retains files for 14 days. Business costs $10 a month per user and adds branding, domain registration, user capture, Website Integration, and 30-day retention. Website Integration provides an embeddable button or hosted upload route, and a WordPress plugin is available. Security features listed include HTTPS sign-in, end-to-end transfer encryption, recipient verification, automatic deletion at expiration, and AES-256 encryption. SendThisFile runs on the web and Windows, offers a 15-day trial, and has no desktop app.
Good
- Free plan supports unlimited sends and requests
- Standard removes the file-size limit
- Business includes Website Integration
- Offers recipient verification and AES-256 encryption
- Provides web and Windows access
Watch out
- Free transfers are limited to 50 MB
- Free files remain for only 7 days
- Custom branding is unavailable
- No desktop app
Who it suits
SendThisFile suits individuals and teams that exchange files beyond email limits. Business users can add multiple users, website uploads, and outside participants without requiring those participants to hold paid accounts.
Verdict
SendThisFile covers basic transfers through a free plan and expands retention and controls on paid tiers. Its business options add website collection and team-oriented features.
Plans and prices
From SendThisFile's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 50MB per transfer · unlimited sends and file requests · 7-day file retention |
| Standard | $5 a month | No file size limit · multiple recipients · recipient authentication · 14-day file retention · $5 /month |
| Business | $10 a month | Per user · branding · domain registration · user capture · Website Integration · 30-day file retention · $10 /user/mo |
| Fullstack | Priced on request | Recommended for organizations with 200+ users · dedicated to the organization · scalable SendThisFile + Azure + Backblaze stack · Custom Pricing |
The facts
Each one read from SendThisFile's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company history
- SendThisFile says it began in 2003 and is based in the USA.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2003checked 28 Sep 2026
- Team use
- Business subscriptions support multiple users, while outside participants can send files without a paid SendThisFile account.checked 9 Oct 2026
What it does
- Compliance
- SendThisFile says it uses SOC 2 compliant data centers and assists customers with HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA compliance requirements.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Custom branding
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- The pricing FAQ says SendThisFile uses AES-256 encryption.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations and processors
- The subprocessors page lists Twilio SMS and SendGrid for file download notifications and identifies Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google authentication options.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Link expiry
- 14checked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 5checked 21 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- SendThisFile lets users send, receive, and track files when email attachments are not enough.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The security page says SendThisFile uses HTTPS sign-in, end-to-end encryption for transfers, recipient verification, and automatic deletion at expiration.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing comparison lists online help center and chat support, with support hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Transfer workflow
- The product supports sending files, requesting uploads, and tracking sent, received, and requested activity in one view.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Website integration
- Business Website Integration provides an embeddable Website Button or hosted upload route for visitors to send files to approved users.checked 9 Oct 2026
- WordPress
- SendThisFile offers a Website Button plugin for WordPress sites.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop app
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Windows client
- The client download page instructs users to install the SendThisFile Client using a Windows MSI installer and a required .NET version.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free limit
- Free transfers are limited to 50 MB per transfer and files are retained for 7 days.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
