Filemail

Filemail is a cloud-based file-transfer service founded in Oslo in 2008. It lets users send files through email or secure shareable links, while recipients can download files without creating an account.

The service supports individual transfers, client file collection, branded portals, website upload forms, and managed file transfer programmes. Filemail was acquired by Norwegian cloud-storage company JottaCloud.

Filemail supports large-file sending and receiving through its website, desktop applications, mobile apps, Microsoft Outlook add-in, and API. Desktop applications support interrupted-transfer recovery and automated downloads.

• Email delivery and secure shareable download links
• File requests for collecting content from clients
• Website upload forms using HTML integration
• Custom subdomains, branding, portals, and personalized emails
• File previews, activity tracking, download notifications, and transfer history
• Password protection, antivirus scanning, HTTPS transfer encryption, and expiration controls
• Business security controls including end-to-end encryption, encryption at rest, two-factor authentication, SAML single sign-on, and audit logs
• UDP transfer acceleration through supported desktop applications

Filemail offers a no-registration free service with transfers up to 5 GB. The free service permits up to two transfers within 24 hours, and shared files remain available for up to seven days.

The Personal plan costs $4 per month and includes 250 GB of storage, unlimited transfers, and transfers up to 5 GB. The Pro plan is listed at $12 per user monthly on G2 and includes 1 TB of storage with transfers up to 250 GB. Filemail Business is listed at $15 per month in Filemail comparison material, with 1 TB per user and no stated transfer-size limit. Enterprise Managed File Transfer pricing is custom.

Paid plans include a seven-day free trial. Filemail advertises two free months when customers select annual billing.

Pros

• Supports web, desktop, mobile, Outlook, and API workflows.
• Offers a free transfer option without registration.
• Provides client-facing file requests and website upload forms.
• Business plans include administrative, identity, audit, and encryption controls.
• Paid plans support large or unlimited transfer sizes depending on the plan.

Cons

• Several enterprise security and administration features require the Business or Enterprise tiers.
• The free service limits transfer frequency and file availability.
• Independent review volume is small compared with larger file-sharing platforms.
• Business and Enterprise pricing may require additional sales contact or plan verification.

WeTransfer is a comparable option for straightforward large-file delivery and link sharing. Dropbox Transfer combines file delivery with broader cloud-storage and collaboration features. Hightail targets creative review and delivery workflows. MASV focuses on high-volume media transfers. Smash provides another large-file sharing alternative with link-based delivery.

Does Filemail have a free plan?
Yes. Users can send files up to 5 GB without registration, subject to transfer-frequency and retention limits.

Is there a free trial?
Yes. Filemail states that its paid plans include a seven-day free trial.

Which platforms does Filemail support?
Filemail supports web browsers, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad, Microsoft Outlook, and an HTTP API.

Does Filemail provide an API?
Yes. The API uses HTTP endpoints, JSON request and response formats, API keys, and version headers. API access is available to Personal, Pro, Business, and Enterprise accounts.

Does Filemail integrate with other services?
Documented integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Zapier. Filemail also provides a Microsoft Outlook add-in.

What is the largest file Filemail can send?
Personal supports up to 5 GB, Pro supports up to 250 GB, and Business and Enterprise plans support unlimited transfer sizes according to Filemail plan documentation.