Hightail alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Hightail: free plan limited to 100 MB files, and paid plans billed annually. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hightail, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WeTransfer currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Hightail alternative for most people
WeTransferBigger free sends and a simpler interface for plain delivery.
Best Hightail alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SmashNo size cap on free transfers and branded pages on Pro.
Best Hightail alternative for Mac
MASVFaster delivery of very large media files with pay-as-you-go pricing.
Best Hightail alternative for Windows
DropboxCloud storage with share links and Dropbox Replay for video review.
Best Hightail alternative for Linux
MASVFaster delivery of very large media files with pay-as-you-go pricing.
Best Hightail alternative for iPhone and Android
WeTransferBigger free sends and a simpler interface for plain delivery.
Best Hightail alternative for working in the browser
Signiant Media ShuttleAccelerated portals for media companies moving huge files daily.
Hightail alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Hightail?
WeTransfer ranks first right now. Bigger free sends and a simpler interface for plain delivery. MASV and Smash follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Hightail?
Yes. WeTransfer (free plan + paid), Smash (free plan + paid) and Dropbox (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hightail?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Hightail alternatives work on Linux?
MASV and Dropbox run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Hightail?
The complaints we hear most: free plan limited to 100 MB files; paid plans billed annually; feels dated next to newer tools.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hightail, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.