SendFileOnline vs
Filemail
Large-file transfers without the enterprise overhead. No sign-up for free sends, P2P option included, and 3× lower cost.
Quick Answer
Filemail does not offer end-to-end encryption. Filemail uses server-side encryption only — TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest — which means Filemail holds the keys and can technically read your files.
SendFileOnline Pro ($4.99/mo) offers true end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted in your browser with AES-256-GCM before upload. The decryption key is embedded in the URL fragment — never sent to servers. Zero-knowledge.
On price, SendFileOnline Pro is $4.99/month vs Filemail at $12/month — 2.4× cheaper, $84 saved per year — for the same core file-sharing workflow.
Why People Switch from Filemail
True End-to-End Encryption (Pro)
SendFileOnline Pro encrypts files in your browser with AES-256-GCM before upload. The decryption key is embedded in the URL fragment and never reaches our servers - we cannot read your files. They use server-side encryption only (TLS + at-rest), where the provider holds the keys and can technically access file contents.
2.4× Lower Price
SendFileOnline Pro is $4.99/month vs Filemail's $12/month. You save $85 per year without giving up any feature you actually need.
P2P Browser-to-Browser
SendFileOnline can transfer files directly between two browsers with no server involved. Filemail routes all transfers through their servers.
6-Digit Code Sharing
Share files with a 6-digit code - ideal when you're in a meeting or on a call. Filemail is link-only.
Asia Region Coverage
SendFileOnline routes uploads to US, EU, or Asia based on location. Filemail lacks Asia-region servers, adding latency for Asian senders and recipients.