Files.com alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Files.com: starting price is high for small teams, and many features to configure. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Files.com, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. IBM Aspera currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Files.com alternative for most people
IBM AsperaFaster long-distance transfers for very large data volumes.
Best Files.com alternative for a free option
WinSCPFree desktop client if you only need to reach existing SFTP servers.
Best Files.com alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FilemailMuch cheaper large-file sending with FTP access and upload pages.
Best Files.com alternative for open source
WinSCPFree desktop client if you only need to reach existing SFTP servers.
Best Files.com alternative for self-hosting
IBM AsperaFaster long-distance transfers for very large data volumes.
Best Files.com alternative for Mac
ShareFileClient portals and document workflows for professional services firms.
Best Files.com alternative for Windows
IBM AsperaFaster long-distance transfers for very large data volumes.
Best Files.com alternative for Linux
IBM AsperaFaster long-distance transfers for very large data volumes.
Best Files.com alternative for iPhone and Android
FilemailMuch cheaper large-file sending with FTP access and upload pages.
Best Files.com alternative for working in the browser
Signiant Media ShuttleAccelerated portals tuned for media workflows.
Files.com alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Files.com?
IBM Aspera ranks first right now. Faster long-distance transfers for very large data volumes. Filemail and Signiant Media Shuttle follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Files.com?
Yes. Filemail (free plan + paid) and WinSCP (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Files.com?
Yes: WinSCP.
Which Files.com alternatives work on Linux?
IBM Aspera and Filemail run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Files.com?
The complaints we hear most: starting price is high for small teams; many features to configure; not designed for casual one-off sending.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Files.com, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.