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LargeFileTransfer vs Smash
No size limit means little if the free plan crawls.
Most people looking for a Smash alternative aren't chasing a bigger number — they want a free transfer that actually moves. That means full upload speed, an upload that survives a dropped connection, and passwords without a paywall. Here is how LargeFileTransfer and Smash compare on each.
| Feature | LargeFileTransfer | Smash |
|---|---|---|
| Free upload speed | Full speed | Throttled over 2 GB |
| Free transfer size | 5 GB | No limit |
| No signup to send | ||
| Resumable uploads | ||
| Password protection | Paid | Paid |
| Download tracking | Paid | |
| Link expiry control | Up to forever | Paid |
| Keeps your files untouched |
3 reasons why people switch to LargeFileTransfer
Survives a dropped wifi
Lose connection and the upload picks up where it stopped.
Encrypted, and never trained on
Encrypted in transit and at rest, with password protection on paid plans.
How to switch from Smash
It takes about a minute — no account and no waiting on a throttled upload.
- 1
Drop your files
Open the homepage and drag in up to 5 GB. No account and no app — it uploads at full speed straight from your browser.
- 2
Set a password or expiry
On a paid plan, protect the transfer with a password and choose how long the link stays live — up to a year or never. Free links last up to 2 days.
- 3
Share the link
Send the link anywhere. Recipients download with one click, and you can see when your files are opened.
Why look for a Smash alternative?
Smash says no size limit, but throttles big free sends so they can take hours. We cap the free tier at 5 GB and run it at full speed.
FAQ
Common questions
What people ask before they switch.