I’ve used a few different file storage/sharing services – Box & Dropbox.
These are great services for backups, sharing and collaboration, but what if you just want to send a file? Or share a file one time? It can be a hassle, sometimes.
At my previous employer, I had a few situations where I had to take the time to sign-up (and once I installed an app) for file sharing services to download a large file from a vendor. This was a pain and certainly not the best way to serve a client.
This example is only one of the many useful reasons to use one of these six file sharing services that don’t require you to sign-up or install an app:
Senduit
Senduit is so James Bond. You set your download to expire between 30-minutes to 1-week.
This message will self destruct in …
It’s real simple. Choose your file, set the expiration, upload the file, and share the private link to your recipient.
- 100MB file limit.
- Private URL.
- Secure.
Dropdo
Dropdo is more than just about sharing a file for download, the file can also be viewed. Upload your file and send the link. Your recipients have the option to download the file, but Dropdo’s really nice when you need a file reviewed more than just downloaded. I wouldn’t use this for highly sensitive data, especially since it incorporates social networking tools, which also happens to be a great feature, too.
- Supports just about every file format.
- Social networking tools.
- Upload filed through URLs.
LargeDocument
LargeDocument should definitely be considered. I really love the Gmail, Android, and Chrome integration capability. Are the looking to build this up and sell it to Google? I like it.
- 8BG limit on 64-bit machines / 2GB limit on 32-bit machines
- Largedocument creates the upload URL before the file has uploaded which allows you to send the download link without having to wait for the upload to complete.
- Upload more than one file per share.
JetBytes
JetBytes reminds me of an instant messaging file sharing. It creates a link between the sender and the receiver. If you close your browser while transferring the file, it will be interrupted. This requires more attention than the others, but it doesn’t store the file or limit its size.
- Direct file transfer over the web.
- Send as many files as you like, no matter the size, or bandwidth.
- Requires sender and receiver to be online at the same time.
PipeBytes
PipeBytes is like JetBytes. So, it’s not just the name that is similar. This, too, is a private P2P file sharing service that works directly in your browser. The same rules apply. Both sender and recipient must be online at the same time.
- Send as many files as you like, no matter the size, or bandwidth.
- Transfer speed is up to 30Mbit/sec per file.
- Free Widget for web pages.
Files Over Miles
Files Over Miles, again, is like PipeBytes and JetBytes. It is a P2P files transfer.
- Send as many files as you like, no matter the size, or bandwidth.
- Direct file transfer over the web.
- Unique URL generated by FilesOverMiles and your file is encrypted for transfer.
Are there any services, like this, that you like? Leave us a link!
James Cooper says
I know you’re looking at ‘no sign up’ services, but if you’re on dropbox and need clients, etc. to send big stuff to you easily have a look at: http://filestork.net/ I used it with a very non tech client and he couldn’t believe how simple it was!!!
Eric Dye says
I’ll definitely have to take a look at it. Since most clients are non-tech, ease is a HUGE factor. Thanks for the link!
Philip says
http://ge.tt is awesome
and why do I get every post from all of the blogs on this network through every feed I am subscribed to?
Eric Dye says
Ah! Good question.
Grab the new RSS feed and learn what happened from John: https://churchm.ag/v4/
Mac Fowler says
This is a great list, but I’d suggest http://www.simplefileexchange.com/ as well (totally biased of course), we try to keep it silly simple, and it has drag and drop to boot 🙂
Hope it helps someone out
Eric Dye says
Very nice looking!
James Brooks says
I use dropbox and so for quick ones I just stick the file in a dropbox folder and link to the clients using http://views.fm – it’s beautiful!
Eric Dye says
Nice! I like the idea of integrating a service you are already using to place your file with something quick and easy to access it.
Sweet!
Brian Alexander says
I use CloudApp. http://www.getcloudapp.com/
Here are a few other options for CloudApp Users
Cloud2go and Cloudette: iPhone or iPod touch
BlueNube: iPad
DroidCloud: Android
FluffyApp: Windows
Eric Dye says
Nice.
+10pts
Steven W says
I love using wetransfer.com for my big files.
Eric Dye says
I love all of these links!
Daniel Foster says
Good stuff! I dig the way http://min.us lets you drag and drop files into the browser window, embeds many file types for easy viewing, and lets you create sets.
Are any of these services profitable yet?
Eric Dye says
Profitable? Good point. (love that URL)
Brian Nicholson says
I’ve used filedropper.com several times. It hasn’t been a flawless service for me, but the 5 GB upload limit is amazing, and keeps me coming back when I have really large files to send.
Eric Dye says
Excellent! To here about services that you’ve used yourself, is very helpful to everyone.
Thanks!
ruben says
this site should have made the list: http://www.wetransfer.com
Eric Dye says
I like it! Looks very nice.