SendFileOnline vs
Smash
Everything Smash does - at 2.4× lower cost. P2P browser-to-browser transfers, no mandatory accounts, and multi-region storage.
Quick Answer
Smash does not offer end-to-end encryption. Smash uses server-side encryption only — TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest — which means Smash 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 Smash at $12/month — 2.4× cheaper, $84 saved per year — for the same core file-sharing workflow.
Why People Switch from Smash
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 costs $4.99/month vs Smash's $12/month. That's $85 saved every year - for the same core file-sharing workflow.
P2P Browser-to-Browser
Transfer files directly between devices with zero server involvement. Smash routes everything through their servers. SendFileOnline doesn't.
Multi-Region Storage
Files stored in US, EU, or Asia based on your location. Smash is EU-only, which means slower uploads and downloads for users in the US or Asia.
6-Digit Code Sharing
Share any file with a 6-digit code - no link required. Perfect for in-person handoffs. Smash only provides shareable links.