Free
$0
month
No sign-up required. Transfers up to 2 GB remain available for up to seven days. Larger free transfers receive lower processing priority.
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Smash
Smash is a large-file transfer service with web, mobile, macOS, Outlook, and API access. It supports temporary links, file previews, branding, and automated workflows.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Smash offers broad access through browsers, mobile apps, macOS, Outlook, and API SDKs. Its free plan is usable, while paid plans add unlimited transfers, storage, branding, administration, and enterprise identity controls. Independent ratings are generally positive, although App Store reviews mentio
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Platforms
Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Outlook
TechZella assessment
8.5/10
Overview
Smash is a French file transfer platform launched in Lyon in 2017. It lets individuals and organizations send files through browser-based upload pages, temporary download links, and email notifications.
The service supports files and folders, including large media assets. Paid accounts add file reception, transfer tracking, branding, storage, team administration, and longer availability periods.
Smash also provides native mobile applications, a macOS application, a Microsoft Outlook add-in, and an API for integrating file transfers into websites, applications, and automated workflows.
Smash Features
File Transfer
- Browser-based file and folder uploads
- Email and shareable-link transfers
- Transfers up to 2 GB on the free plan
- Unlimited transfer size on paid plans
- Temporary transfer links
- Configurable expiration periods
- Password-protected transfers
- File previews for supported images, videos, and audio
Receiving Files
- Drop-off links for receiving files
- Email notifications for received transfers
- Transfer management for sent and received files
- Receiving features available on paid plans
Business and Branding
- Custom logos and backgrounds
- Custom promotional messages
- Custom Smash subdomains
- Custom domains through CNAME on Enterprise
- Views and downloads tracking
- User roles and permissions
- Team administration
Integrations
- Microsoft Outlook add-in
- Enfocus Switch integration
- Bubble integration
- macOS application
- iOS application
- Android application
API and Developer Tools
- REST API
- Node.js SDK
- Python SDK
- PHP SDK
- .NET SDK
- Android SDK
- iOS SDK
- HTML and JavaScript support
- Signed uploads and URLs
- Multipart uploads up to 5 TB per file
Security and Compliance
- SSL/TLS protection
- 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest
- Password protection
- Malware protection
- Temporary file availability
- GDPR compliance information
- Annual independent security audits described by Smash
Smash Specifications
| Product type | Software as a service |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud-based |
| Primary function | Large file transfer and sharing |
| Web access | Yes |
| Desktop apps | macOS application; Windows and Linux supported through browsers |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android |
| API | REST API with SDKs |
| Integrations | Microsoft Outlook, Enfocus Switch, Bubble |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | API: 14 days with 100 GB, no credit card |
| Free transfer limit | 2 GB |
| Paid transfer limit | Unlimited |
| Maximum transfer availability | 30 days for paid plans |
| Storage | None on Free, 1 TB Pro, 2 TB Team, custom Enterprise |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES at rest and in transit; SSL/TLS |
| Headquarters | Lyon, France |
| Founded | 2017 |
Smash Pricing & Plans
Pro
$10
month
One user, unlimited transfer size, 1 TB storage, transfers available up to 30 days, branding, file reception, and Outlook integration. Price excludes VAT.
Check current pricing →Team
$25
month
User packages from 10 to 50 accounts, unlimited transfer size, 2 TB storage, branding, file reception, user management, and Outlook integration. Price excludes VAT.
Check current pricing →Enterprise
Custom
month
Custom pricing with unlimited users, SSO, SCIM provisioning, custom domains, and enterprise administration features.
Check current pricing →API 50 GB
€10
month
API transfer volume plan. Includes the standard API feature set after the trial period.
Check current pricing →API 200 GB
€30
month
API transfer volume plan for automated upload and download workflows.
Check current pricing →API 500 GB
€60
month
API transfer volume plan for higher-volume application workflows.
Check current pricing →API 1 TB
€110
month
API transfer volume plan for 1 TB of monthly data volume.
Check current pricing →API 2 TB
€200
month
API transfer volume plan for 2 TB of monthly data volume.
Check current pricing →API 5 TB
€450
month
API transfer volume plan for 5 TB of monthly data volume.
Check current pricing →API 20 TB
€1,500
month
API transfer volume plan for 20 TB of monthly data volume.
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Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.5/10High confidence
Smash offers broad access through browsers, mobile apps, macOS, Outlook, and API SDKs. Its free plan is usable, while paid plans add unlimited transfers, storage, branding, administration, and enterprise identity controls. Independent ratings are generally positive, although App Store reviews mention occasional transfer failures and app stability issues.
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.
Smash Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free access does not require sign-up for basic transfers.
- Paid plans support unlimited transfer sizes.
- Supports web, mobile, macOS, Outlook, and API workflows.
- Includes branding, transfer tracking, and drop-off links on paid plans.
- Enterprise plans provide SSO, SCIM, and custom domains.
- Official API documentation includes multiple SDKs and workflow integrations.
Cons
- Free transfers above 2 GB are lower priority.
- File reception requires a paid subscription.
- Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote.
- The service emphasizes temporary transfers instead of permanent file storage.
- Some App Store reviewers report crashes, failed uploads, or missing transfer resumption.
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FAQ
Does Smash have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan supports transfers up to 2 GB and keeps links available for up to seven days.
Does Smash offer unlimited file sizes?
Paid Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans advertise unlimited transfer sizes. The free plan has a 2 GB transfer threshold before lower-priority processing applies.
Does Smash provide an API?
Yes. Smash provides a REST API, SDKs, developer documentation, and integrations for automated upload and download workflows.
Is there a free API trial?
Yes. The API includes a 14-day trial with 100 GB of transfer volume and no credit card requirement.
What integrations does Smash support?
Official materials document a Microsoft Outlook add-in, Enfocus Switch, Bubble, and SDKs or libraries for several programming environments.
Which platforms support Smash?
Smash works through web browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices. Native applications are available for macOS, iOS, and Android.
Does Smash provide permanent storage?
Smash focuses on temporary transfers. Paid plans include storage allocations, but transfer links expire according to plan and user settings.