How Filemail works
Filemail is a cloud transfer service for large files. You upload through the website, desktop app or mobile apps, and Filemail emails a download link or gives you one to share. Its desktop app can use accelerated transfer methods for big uploads. The free tier has limits on transfer size, how often you can send and how long files stay available, while paid plans raise limits and add branding, tracking and longer storage.
Filemail vs Sendryo
| Feature | Filemail | Sendryo |
|---|---|---|
| Account needed | Not for basic sends | No account, no sign-up |
| File size limit | Free plan has a size cap | No limit set by us; limited by receiving device |
| Files stored on servers | Yes, until the link expires | No, files go device to device |
| Works across iPhone/Android/Windows/Mac | Yes, via web and apps | Yes, any modern browser |
| Install required | No, but desktop app speeds uploads | No, runs in the browser |
| Recipient must be online | No, the link waits | Yes, both at the same time |
Features and limits of third‑party services change over time — check Filemail’s website for current details. Filemail is a trademark of its respective owner; Sendryo is not affiliated with it.
What Filemail does well
- Built for large files, with a desktop app for faster uploads
- Download links work for recipients who are offline now
- Business features like branding and receive pages on paid plans
- Download notifications so you know files arrived
Where it can fall short
- Files are stored on Filemail's servers until they expire
- The free plan caps transfer size and how many transfers you can send
- The fastest upload methods need the desktop app
- Expiring links mean recipients must download in time
When to choose Filemail
Filemail is the better choice when you regularly send very large files to clients who will download later, and you want business features like branded receive pages.
When to choose Sendryo
Sendryo fits better when you want to hand a file straight to someone who is online now, without an app, account or upload.
How to send files with Sendryo
- Open sendryo.com and add your files.
- Tap Get share code.
- The recipient enters the code (or scans the QR) and receives the files directly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a desktop app with Sendryo for big files?
No. Sendryo runs in the browser on both ends. For very large files, in the tens of gigabytes, a desktop browser such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox is recommended because phones may run short on memory or storage. Check estimated time first with /tools/transfer-time-calculator/.
Can recipients request files from me like a receive page?
Sendryo is two-way once connected, so either side can send files or text back. It does not offer a permanent upload page where people drop files at any time. If you need clients to submit files whenever they like, a service with receive pages, such as Filemail's paid plans, fits that job better.
How do I prove the file arrived intact?
Sendryo sends files exactly as they are, never compressed or altered. If you want proof, generate a SHA-256 checksum before sending and compare it on the receiving device using the free in-browser tool at /tools/checksum/. Matching hashes confirm the file is byte-for-byte identical.