SendThisFile
File transfer protocol (FTP) software
Data integration tools
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$4.95 per month
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- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Media and communications
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is SendThisFile
SendThisFile is a managed file transfer and secure file delivery service used to send large files and automate file transfers over common protocols such as SFTP/FTPS/FTP and HTTPS. It targets teams that need auditable, policy-controlled file exchange with external parties, including ad hoc sending and scheduled/automated transfers. The product combines web-based sending, user and access controls, and transfer automation features oriented to business workflows rather than a standalone desktop FTP client.
Multiple secure transfer options
The service supports secure file transfer patterns commonly used in business environments, including SFTP/FTPS and browser-based HTTPS delivery. This helps organizations standardize external file exchange without requiring recipients to install software. It also fits scenarios where partners require protocol-based transfers rather than email attachments.
Automation and scheduled transfers
SendThisFile includes capabilities for automating transfers, such as scheduled sending and repeatable transfer workflows. This reduces manual effort for recurring partner deliveries and internal handoffs. For teams that treat file movement as an operational process, automation can be more practical than purely ad hoc sharing.
Business-oriented administration controls
The product is positioned as a managed service with centralized administration, which typically includes user management and policy controls for file delivery. Centralized controls can simplify onboarding and reduce reliance on individual users’ desktop FTP tools. This aligns with organizations that need basic governance around external file exchange.
Limited data integration breadth
Although it supports file movement and automation, it is not primarily a broad data integration platform with extensive connectors, transformations, and orchestration across SaaS and databases. Organizations looking for complex ETL/ELT, API-led integration, or event-driven pipelines may need additional tooling. The product is better suited to file-based integration patterns than enterprise-wide integration use cases.
May lack advanced MFT features
Compared with more full-featured managed file transfer suites, SendThisFile may offer fewer options for complex routing, multi-step workflows, and deep compliance tooling (for example, highly granular policy engines or advanced key management integrations). Enterprises with strict regulatory requirements or complex partner ecosystems may need more extensive capabilities. Fit depends on the depth of auditing, reporting, and governance required.
Less suited for developer workflows
Teams that prefer developer-centric approaches (SDKs, infrastructure-as-code, extensive APIs, and CI/CD-friendly automation) may find a managed service less flexible than platforms designed for programmatic integration. If file transfer must be embedded deeply into custom applications, API depth and automation interfaces become critical. Buyers should validate available APIs, webhook/event support, and integration patterns.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited file sends/requests (50 MB per transfer limit), 7-day file retention. |
| Starter | $4.95 per month | 25 GB encrypted transfer, 6-day access, multiple recipients, multiple files. |
| Professional (Pro) | $9.95 per month | 50 GB encrypted transfer, 8-day access, Filebox, download notifications, Outlook plugin. |
| Business | $19.95 per month | 100 GB encrypted transfer, 10-day access, website embedding, branding and customization, email & Filebox customization. |
| Enterprise | $69.95 per month (official site also shows a $99.95/mo variant on a different page) | Company-wide features: audit logs, advanced admin controls, website integration, multiple users/pages, 500 GB encrypted transfer on some pages; customizable and compliance-focused. |
| Dedicated Server | $595 per month | Isolated/segregated storage, unshared bandwidth, dedicated server for large enterprises. |
Note: I found conflicting pricing for the Enterprise tier on the vendor site (one official page lists $69.95/mo while another page lists $99.95/mo). See notes/citations in the accompanying research summary.
