Send Anywhere Alternative for Simple File Sharing
Send Anywhere is designed for direct device-to-device transfers using 6-digit codes. It works well when both devices are online, but it requires an app install and falls apart when you need to share with someone who isn't ready to receive right now. If you want to share a file via a simple link, storage.to is a simpler approach.
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| Feature | storage.to | Send Anywhere Free | Send Anywhere Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer method | Upload + link | 6-digit code (P2P) | Code + link |
| App required | No (browser) | Yes (both devices) | Yes |
| Max file size | 25 GB | 10 GB | 50 GB |
| Account required | No | No | Yes |
| Both devices online | No | Yes | No (with link) |
| Password protection | Free | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free | $6/month |
When to Use Each
Use storage.to when...
- You want to share via link, not codes
- Recipients shouldn't need to install an app
- Both devices don't need to be online at the same time
- You want to share with multiple people using one link
Use Send Anywhere when...
- Both devices are online and ready right now
- You're on the same local network
- You prefer direct device-to-device P2P transfer
- You need to transfer between phone and computer regularly
Why storage.to?
Link-Based Sharing
No 6-digit codes, no timing coordination. Get a link and share it whenever. Recipients download whenever they're ready.
No App Required
Send Anywhere needs an app on both devices. storage.to works in any browser — nothing to install.
Async Transfers
Both devices don't need to be online at the same time. Upload now, recipient downloads later.
Cloudflare CDN
Files are served from Cloudflare's global network. Reliable large file transfers without connection drops.
How It Works
Upload Your File
Drag any file up to 25GB onto storage.to in your browser. No app to install.
Share the Link
Copy the download link and send it however you want — text, email, chat.
Recipient Downloads Anytime
No need to coordinate timing. The link works for 1-7 days.
Perfect For
Phone to Computer
Transfer files between devices without installing an app on both.
Remote Recipients
Share files with people in different time zones — they download when ready.
Large Files
Send files up to 25GB without connection drops that plague P2P transfers.
Group Sharing
Share one link with multiple people instead of generating codes for each recipient.
Client Files
Send files to clients without asking them to install an app.
Chat-Based Sharing
Drop a link in any chat — simpler than explaining 6-digit codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere has a free tier for P2P transfers (10GB limit per transfer). Their Plus plan ($6/month) adds link-based sharing and higher limits.
Does storage.to work without an app?
Yes. Everything works in the browser. There's also an optional desktop app (macOS/Windows) and a CLI tool, but they're not required.
Can I send to multiple people?
Yes. One upload, one link, share it with as many people as you want. Send Anywhere's 6-digit code only works for one transfer.
Do both devices need to be online?
No. Upload your file, share the link. The recipient downloads whenever they want within 1-7 days.
What about local network transfers?
For same-network transfers, Send Anywhere or AirDrop/LocalSend are better. storage.to is for internet-based sharing where you want a persistent link.
Share With a Link, Not a Code
No app, no 6-digit code, no timing coordination. Upload up to 25GB and share a link. Free.
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