HighTail Alternative For Fast Large File Transfers Of Any Size
Filemail Vs HighTail Overview
Filemail is a Hightail alternative focused on transferring files. Unlike HighTail, an established file transferring service, that has chosen to expand their offering, to include collaboration, we are focused on secure file storage and fast file sharing.
This focus results in no bloat of features that bring nothing to the cloud based file sharing table. With generous cloud storage and an easy to use user friendly UI, Filemail is an apt alternative to HighTail.
If you want to see how Filemail stacks up against other competitors check out file sharing sites compared.
Why We Are Better Alternative To HighTail
Send Files Faster
FTP & HTTP are TCP based transfer protocols that can't match the speed that UDP based transfer protocols provide. At Filemail we created a custom UDP based transfer enabling transfer rates up to 200 times faster than TCP.
Unlimited Downloads
On all HighTail accounts you are restricted in the number of downloads you can do. On all our accounts, Filemail permits unlimited downloads and recipients.
Unlimited File Size
Certain file types are huge in size. In certain industries raw data can be massive. HighTail prohibits the maximum file size you can upload or download. Most of our Filemail accounts have no limit on the maximum file you can transfer.
Focused File Sharing
We are focused on transferring files in a fast, secure, and reliable manner. We don't build surplus features that don't aid in our mission, which is to send files as quickly and easily as possible.
Comparing The Following Accounts In Detail
No Account / Free File Sharing Comparison
If you want to send a file with minimal hassle, then both HighTail and Filemail permit free file sharing, although with HighTail you have to register first.
| Filemail | HighTail | |
|---|---|---|
| Files Available | 7 Days | 7 Days |
| Max File Size | 5 GB | 100 MB |
| Unlimited Bandwidth | ||
| Anti-Virus Protection | ||
| Ad-Free | ||
| Full Download Speed |
Reap The Benefits Of A Free HighTail Alternative
Share Up To 5 GB
Where HighTail only lets you send a paltry 100 MB file, using Filemail you can send a file of up to 5 GB.
No Need To Register
You know how it goes, you register and are constantly bombarded with lame emails. With us, you don't need to register.
Unlimited Downloads
Putting a limit on the number of downloads is an unnecessary hurdle that inconveniences users. We have no such restrictions in place.
Anti-Virus Protection
HighTail does not offer anti-virus with any of its accounts. At Filemail, anti-virus protection is just one of our many shields.
Personal Account Comparison
File sharing and the transferring of data is common-place. Professionals and freelancers in a number of niches have to send files to clients and to each other. For this reason both HighTail and Filemail provide a personal account for professionals.
Let's see how the two options compare.
| Filemail Pro | HighTail Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Month | $10 | $12 |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | Unlimited |
| Files Available | 30 days | Configurable |
| Max File Size | 250 GB | 25 GB |
| Unlimited Bandwidth | ||
| Delivery Tracking | ||
| Encrypted Data Transfer (HTTPS) | ||
| Anti-Virus Protection | ||
| Password Protection | ||
| Custom Subdomain | ||
| Customization & Branding | ||
| Address Book | ||
| Receive Files | ||
| Support | ||
| Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, API | ||
| Filemail |
Get More With A Filemail Pro Account
Brand Consistency
With HighTail, you have to purchase an add-on in order to customize your subdomain. With Filemail Pro, customization is included, to ensure brand consistency.
Receive Huge Files
To receive files with HighTail, you have to purchase an Uplink add-on. At Filemail, the ability to receive files is included with our Pro account.
Send 10X Bigger
HighTail only lets you share files of up to 25 GB in size. With Filemai, you get 10X, so files can be up to 250 GB in size.
Address Book
Trying to remember email addresses? You don't do that in your email client, and with us, you don't need to do that in your file transfer client either.
Multi-User Business Account Comparison
A business account lets you have many users under one account. The features offered by file sharing services under this type account vary, from shared storage to individual storage, to name but one criteria. You will also see that this account type is named all manner of things, such as business, or teams.
Let's have a look at the other criteria and see how HighTail compares to Filemail business account.
| Filemail Business | HighTail Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Month | $15 | $24 |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB / User | Unlimited |
| Files Available | Configurable | Configurable |
| Max File Size | Unlimited | 50 GB |
| UDP Transfer Acceleration | ||
| Unlimited Bandwidth | ||
| Delivery Tracking | ||
| Encrypted Data Transfer (HTTPS) | ||
| Anti-Virus Protection | ||
| Password Protection | ||
| Custom Subdomain | ||
| Customization & Branding | ||
| Address Book | ||
| Upload Form On Your Site | ||
| Receive Files | ||
| Auto-Download | ||
| Choose Storage Location | ||
| Priority Support | ||
| Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, API |
Key Benefits Of A Filemail Business Account
Upload Form On Your Website
Use our simple 1-line HTML integration to permit visitors to your site to upload files directly into your account.
Cost Effective
HighTail charges $24 per month per user. We charge only $15 per month per user. And we deliver benefits focused on file sharing.
Unlimited File Size
Restrictive files sizes means that you have to resort to compressors and file splitters. Forget the hassle, send a file of any size with Filemail.
Granular Tracking
HighTails delivery tracking is not as extensive as Filemails. You'll be in the loop as to who, when and from where, your files were downloaded.
Collaborating & Sharing With Filemail
What Our Customers Say
We make VoiceBooks and short documentaries here in Finland. Filemail dot com is definately a very reliable route to send files to our clients all over the world... and quite affordable, too ;)
I have been using Filemail for several years with great satisfaction. It is a very fast service, especially with the Filemail Desktop application, both for uploading and for downloading. Furthermore you can easily upload files over 2 GB and the localization in Italian makes everything easy and immediate.
I have been using Filemail for about 5/6 years now and it beats the competition as large file sizes are no problem. i first use the free service then signed up to the annual subscription, which they gave me at a fair price, their customer service is excellent too.