Free
$0
month
No registration required. Transfers up to 5 GB, up to two transfers within 24 hours, and seven-day file availability.
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Filemail
Filemail is a secure file-transfer platform for sending, receiving, and collecting large files through web, desktop, mobile, Outlook, and API tools.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Filemail provides broad platform coverage, large transfer limits, client upload workflows, tracking, security controls, and an HTTP API. Independent review evidence is positive but limited in volume.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
Overview
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 Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Outlook
TechZella assessment
8.4/10
Filemail Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad platform support across web, desktop, mobile, Outlook, and API.
- Free no-registration transfers up to 5 GB.
- Client file requests and website upload forms support inbound collection.
- Business and Enterprise tiers provide advanced security and administration.
- Paid plans support large transfer sizes and transfer recovery.
Cons
- Free usage has transfer-frequency and retention limits.
- Advanced security controls require higher-tier plans.
- Business and Enterprise pricing details are less transparent than Personal pricing.
- Independent review evidence is limited in volume.
- The product focuses on file transfer rather than full document collaboration.
Filemail Pricing & Plans
Personal
$4
month
One user, 250 GB storage, unlimited transfers, 5 GB maximum transfer size, and 30-day file availability.
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$12
month
One user, 1 TB storage, transfers up to 250 GB, permanent file availability, unlimited bandwidth, branding, file requests, and custom subdomain.
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$15
month
Multi-user and multi-admin plan with 1 TB per user, unlimited transfer size, end-to-end encryption, storage-location selection, SSO, 2FA, and audit logs.
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Custom
Managed file transfer plan with configurable storage and retention, compliance features, penetration-test access, backups, and premium support.
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Filemail Features
File Transfer
- Email-based file delivery
- Secure shareable links
- Transfers up to 5 GB on the free service
- Transfers up to 250 GB on Pro
- Unlimited transfer size on Business and Enterprise
- Unlimited transfers on paid plans
- Interrupted-transfer resume support
- UDP transfer acceleration through supported desktop apps
File Collection
- File requests
- Client portals
- Website upload forms
- Custom upload fields
- Recipient downloads without Filemail accounts
Management
- File activity tracking
- Download notifications
- Transfer history
- File previews
- Address book
- Expiration controls
- Operations dashboard
Security
- HTTPS transfer encryption
- Antivirus scanning
- Password protection
- End-to-end encryption on Business and Enterprise
- Encryption at rest on Business and Enterprise
- Two-factor authentication on Business and Enterprise
- SAML single sign-on
- Audit logs
Integrations and API
- Microsoft Entra ID integration
- Google Workspace integration
- Zapier integration
- Microsoft Outlook add-in
- HTTP API with JSON requests and responses
- API-key authentication
- API version headers
Branding
- Custom subdomains
- Custom logos
- Custom colors
- Custom backgrounds
- Personalized Filemail emails
- Branded download pages
Filemail Specifications
| Product type | Cloud-based file transfer software |
|---|---|
| Deployment | SaaS and native client applications |
| Web access | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile platforms | Android, iPhone, iPad |
| Email integration | Microsoft Outlook add-in |
| API | HTTP API with JSON and API-key authentication |
| Documented integrations | Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Zapier |
| Free trial | 7 days for paid plans |
| Free transfer limit | 5 GB per transfer |
| Storage | 250 GB Personal, 1 TB Pro, 1 TB per Business user, custom Enterprise storage |
| Enterprise security | E2EE, encryption at rest, 2FA, SAML/SSO, audit logs |
| Compliance references | GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, FINRA, FISMA, GLBA, NSM, Cyber Essentials UK on relevant plans |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.4/10Moderate confidence
Filemail provides broad platform coverage, large transfer limits, client upload workflows, tracking, security controls, and an HTTP API. Independent review evidence is positive but limited in volume.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Filemail FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
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.
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