FileTransferNow vs SendSafely
FileTransferNow
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| Figure | FileTransferNow | SendSafely |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Spec score · File transfer services | 8.3 (#45) | 9.3 (#3) |
| Browser requirements | The FAQ lists Chrome and Edge 80+, Firefox 78+, Safari 15+, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi and Arc as supported modern browsers. | Supported desktop browsers are recent Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; mobile support covers recent Chrome on Android and Safari or Chrome on iOS. |
| Encryption | WebRTC data channels use end-to-end DTLS encryption with keys negotiated between the two browsers. | Files are encrypted on the sender's device using OpenPGP with AES-256, and a split-key design means SendSafely cannot decrypt their contents. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker describes sharing a room link or QR code and offers manual SDP exchange, but does not list third-party product integrations on the pages reviewed. | Native integrations include Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, Freshdesk, Jira, Outlook, Gmail, Slack, Global Relay and Zapier. |
| Intended users | The maker describes it as a way to send large files directly to another person without uploading them to cloud storage or creating an account. | The company describes its platform as embedding encryption into tools used by teams handling regulated data. |
| Support | The contact page says email replies usually take two to three business days and GitHub Issues is the fastest route for bugs and feature requests. | Team pricing includes online support, while Enterprise customers can add premium 24x7 support with named contacts and guaranteed SLAs. |
| What it does | FileTransferNow sends files directly between browsers using peer-to-peer WebRTC without uploading them to a file server. | SendSafely provides end-to-end encrypted exchange of files, messages and secrets from a browser, Outlook or Gmail, with recipients able to open links without an account. |
Plans
SendSafely
- Basic$10 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Team$120 a month
- Business$232 a month
- Consumption - BandwidthPrice not published
- Consumption - PackagesPrice not published
- PersonalFree
- Consumption bandwidthPriced on request
- Consumption — BandwidthPriced on request
- Consumption packagesPriced on request
In their own words
FileTransferNow
FileTransferNow has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SendSafely
SendSafely is an end-to-end encrypted platform for transferring sensitive files and messages. Files are encrypted on the sender’s device with OpenPGP and AES-256; a split-key design means SendSafely cannot decrypt the contents. Recipients can access files in a modern browser without an account after confirming identity with a one-time passcode sent by email or SMS. Senders can set expiry dates, revoke access, limit views or downloads, and enable view-only mode or watermarking.
Native integrations include Outlook, Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, Zendesk, Freshdesk, and Intercom. Developers can use a REST API and client libraries for Python, Java,.NET, and Node.js, though API access requires Business or higher. The company lists SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA support, with HIPAA BAAs on Enterprise plans. Hosting runs on AWS; Business and Enterprise plans can use regional hosting in the United States, European Union, or Australia. Basic costs $10 a month, and trials are limited to 2 GB of uploads.