The Dropbox alternative for sending, not storing.

freesend.io is a free Dropbox alternative for file transfers — 100 GB, no account required. Unlike Dropbox, you don't need a subscription or storage plan just to send files.

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Dropbox vs. freesend.io: storage vs. transfer

Dropbox is a cloud storage service — you pay for ongoing storage and sync. freesend.io is a file transfer service — you send files to someone and they download them. These are different use cases.

Dropbox Free gives you 2 GB of storage. If you need to send a 10 GB video to a client, Dropbox requires an upgrade. freesend.io handles it free.

For one-off file deliveries — client work, large attachments, media assets — freesend.io is the right tool. For ongoing collaboration and file sync, Dropbox is better suited.

How freesend.io works as a Dropbox alternative

Go to freesend.io. Enter your email and recipient's email. Select files up to 100 GB. Click Send.

Recipient gets a download link by email, valid for 7 days. No Dropbox account, no shared folders, no ongoing storage.

freesend.io is funded by non-intrusive video ads. No subscription, no storage plan, no upsells.

FAQ

Is freesend.io a replacement for Dropbox?

Not entirely. freesend.io replaces the file-sending use case: sending files to someone who needs to download them once. It does not replace ongoing cloud storage or team collaboration features.

What is the free storage limit on freesend.io?

freesend.io is not a storage service — files are hosted temporarily for 7 days and then deleted. There is no ongoing storage limit because files are not stored permanently.

How does freesend.io compare to Dropbox Transfer?

Dropbox Transfer requires a paid Dropbox plan. freesend.io is free, allows 100 GB per transfer, and requires no account.

Can I use freesend.io for business file sharing?

Yes. freesend.io works well for sending deliverables to clients, sharing design files, distributing videos, or any scenario where you send files once and the recipient downloads them.

Does freesend.io support shared folders?

No. freesend.io is a point-to-point file transfer tool, not a shared folder service. For shared team folders, a service like Dropbox or Google Drive is more appropriate.

Send files without a Dropbox subscription.

100 GB. Free. No account. No storage plan needed.

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