Best Secure File Transfer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: SendSafely is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of MASV and TransferNow. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TransferNow. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TransferNow at €0.20/mo.
When files move between people or systems, security settings and oversight can be as important as the transfer itself. Compare admin controls, API access, and audit logs, then look at recipient verification, password protection, and link expiration to understand the listed access options. Maximum file size can help you assess suitability for the files you handle; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. SendSafely, MASV, and TransferNow are among the named options to consider, alongside tools such as CrushFTP and Files.com. Weigh the published criteria against your transfer workflows, the degree of administrative control you need, and how recipients should access shared files.
27 secure file transfer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Secure File Transfer Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 16 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 SendSafelyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 MASVPaid from $0.25/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 TransferNowPaid from €0.20/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 CrushFTPPaid from $70/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Files.comPaid from $199/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 FileZilla ClientFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Progress MOVEit Transfer
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Serv-U FTP ServerPaid from $4.58/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 SFTPPlus
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 TitanFilePaid from $16/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 Cerberus FTP Server
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 Globalscape EFT
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 WinSCPFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 ExaVaultPaid from $99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Tresorit
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Syncplify Server!
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Titan MFT Server
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 OpenText Managed File Transfer
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Cleo Integration Cloud
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 Filemail
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Hightail
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 RaysyncPaid from $50/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 JSCAPE Managed File Transfer
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 OnionShare
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 Axway SecureTransport
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Maximum file size | Link expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SendSafely | 8.2 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | custom |
| 2 | MASV | 7.4 | No | $0.25/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | TransferNow | 7.4 | Free plan | €0.20/mo | Yes | — | 10 GB | — |
| 4 | CrushFTP | 7.3 | No | $70/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 5 | Files.com | 7.0 | No | $199/mo | No | — | 5,120 GB | — |
| 6 | FileZilla Client | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Progress MOVEit Transfer | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 8 | Serv-U FTP Server | 6.9 | No | $4.58/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 9 | SFTPPlus | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 10 | TitanFile | 6.9 | No | $16/mo | No | 16 /user/mo | 10 GB | custom |
| 11 | Cerberus FTP Server | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 12 | Globalscape EFT | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 13 | WinSCP | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | ExaVault | 6.7 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | — | custom |
| 15 | Tresorit | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Syncplify Server! | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 17 | Titan MFT Server | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | OpenText Managed File Transfer | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Cleo Integration Cloud | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Filemail | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | 5 GB | — |
| 21 | Hightail | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | 25 GB | — |
| 22 | Raysync | 5.9 | No | $50/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | JSCAPE Managed File Transfer | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | OnionShare | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Axway SecureTransport | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which secure file transfer software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
SendSafely is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 8.2. MASV is second and TransferNow third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TransferNow has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.