Smash vs WeTransfer: no-limit vs simple.
Smash's headline is no file size limit on the free tier, something WeTransfer cannot say. The trade-off: Smash throttles big free transfers (they queue behind paying users) and links still expire. WeTransfer is simpler but capped. SAVEDLY sits in the sweet spot: no size limit, no queue, no account, links that live while used.
Programs (.exe, .msi, .bat…) can't be uploaded directly. Put them in a .zip or .rar first.
Smash: No Size Cap
Genuinely uncapped free transfers, but large files get deprioritized on free, so uploads can queue at peak times.
WeTransfer: Simple but Capped
The smoothest one-off send experience, with a deliberately small free transfer cap and links that expire in days.
SAVEDLY: Uncapped, No Queue
No size limit, no throttle tier, no account. Upload and the link is ready in seconds, media previews inline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smash really have no size limit?
Yes, Smash's free tier has no hard size cap, which beats WeTransfer's limited free transfers. The catch is that big free transfers are deprioritized behind paying customers, so they can be slow at busy times, and links still expire after a set period.
Which is faster, Smash or WeTransfer?
For small transfers both are quick. For multi-gigabyte free transfers Smash can throttle you into a queue. SAVEDLY uploads run immediately with no priority tiers, and downloads serve from Cloudflare's global edge.
How long do links last on each?
Both Smash and WeTransfer expire free links after days. SAVEDLY links stay alive while the file keeps getting visits, with auto-deletion only after 7 days of no traffic, so an actively shared file never dies on a timer.
Do I need an account?
Smash and WeTransfer both work without an account on free, with sign-up pushed for extras. SAVEDLY has no accounts at all, and no transfer-count limits either: every upload just becomes a clean shareable link.
When is SAVEDLY the better pick?
When you want Smash's no-limit promise without the free-tier queue, and WeTransfer's simplicity without the size cap: no account, no expiry schedule, inline previews for video and images, and optional password protection.