# Hightail vs MASV

| Attribute | Hightail | MASV |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.6 (40% (low)) | 70.3 (63% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Hightail enables teams to securely transfer large files, provide real-time feedback, and manage creative reviews all in one place. It combines file sharing, collaborative workspace management, and project tracking designed for creative and marketing teams. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What is Hightail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Is Hightail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Hightail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hightail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Can Hightail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Hightail, including Slack, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Outlook, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What does Hightail integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Where is Hightail available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based file transfer platform that enables fast, secure movement of large files with built-in enterprise security, compliance certifications, and automation tools. Designed for teams and organizations needing reliable, encrypted large-file transfers with minimal setup. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"What is MASV?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MASV offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Starter, Subscription, Pre-buy and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"Is MASV free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MASV supports the web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does MASV support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for MASV, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"Can MASV be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for MASV, including Amazon S3, Frame.io, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Wasabi. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"What does MASV integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for MASV. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as MASV not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"What security certifications does MASV have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MASV is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://masv.io/pricing","question":"Where is MASV available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Hightail enables teams to securely transfer large files, provide real-time feedback, and manage creative reviews all in one place. It combines file sharing, collaborative workspace management, and project tracking designed for creative and marketing teams. | A cloud-based file transfer platform that enables fast, secure movement of large files with built-in enterprise security, compliance certifications, and automation tools. Designed for teams and organizations needing reliable, encrypted large-file transfers with minimal setup. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"slack_ms_teams_notification_sync":true,"adobe_creative_cloud_plugin_embeds":true,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"version_stacking_and_side_by_side_video_compare":true,"password_protected_and_expiring_review_share_links":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"pay_as_you_go_by_gb","password_protected_public_links":true,"e2ee_end_to_end_encryption_support":false,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"resume_interrupted_upload_transfer_engine":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | 30 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop"},{"name":"Adobe Illustrator"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Microsoft OneDrive"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook"},{"name":"OpenText Media Management"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Asana","native":false,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":false,"category":"productivity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OpenText Core","native":false,"category":"content_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OpenText Documentum","native":false,"category":"document_management","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Amazon S3"},{"name":"Frame.io"},{"name":"Google Cloud"},{"name":"Microsoft Azure"},{"name":"Wasabi"},{"name":"Amazon EBS","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Amazon EFS","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Dropbox","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Drive","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Iconik","native":true,"category":"mam","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Jellyfish","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"qibb","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Lite","summary":"Free","features":["Upload files up to 100MB","2GB storage","File previews","Precise comments","Adobe Photoshop Plugin","Adobe Illustrator Plugin"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For sharing smaller files","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"2GB","file_size":"100MB","daily_recipients":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/mo billed annually ($15/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 25GB","Unlimited storage","Create up to 5 nested folders","Password protection","Send tracking","Custom branding","Email support","Sync from Google Drive","Sync from Microsoft OneDrive"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Larger file sharing with enhanced security","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"25GB","daily_recipients":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$24/user/mo billed annually ($30/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 50GB","Create up to 10 nested folders","Version control","Real-time discussions","Visual project management","To-dos and task management","Advanced approval routing","Personal and team dashboards","Phone support","Members management"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Small team collaboration with project management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"50GB","max_users":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$36/user/mo billed annually ($45/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 500GB","Create up to 30 nested folders","Enterprise-grade security","Enhanced comment visibility","Dedicated customer support team","OpenText Media Management integration","Organization-level permissions","Single sign-on","Admin reports","Team invoicing"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":36,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade security and collaboration for large teams","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"500GB"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Uplink"},{"name":"Organization"},{"name":"Archiving"},{"name":"Zapier"}],"summary":"From free (Lite) to $12/mo (Pro) or $24/user/mo (Teams). Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:03:09.062Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter (Pay As You Go)","summary":"15 GB free/month, then $0.25/GB transfer + $0.07/GB/month storage","features":["15 GB free transfer/month","Auto-resume on failed transfers","Web portal and desktop app","Basic integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"gb"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.25,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"gb"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.07,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Usage-based pricing with monthly free allowance","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 days per file","transfer":"15 GB/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Subscription","summary":"Monthly commitment with volume discounts","features":["Monthly refreshed volume","Up to 24% discount vs pay-as-you-go","Ideal for daily transfers"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Monthly refreshed transfer volume with discounted rates","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pre-buy","summary":"One-time bulk purchase with volume discounts","features":["One-time volume purchase","Discounted per-GB rates","Ideal for project teams"],"description":"One-time bulk purchase of transfer volume","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing with annual or multi-year terms","features":["Customized transfer volumes","Annual or multi-year commitment","Dedicated onboarding and support","Custom SLA guarantees","Role-based access controls","Custom portal branding","API access","30+ integrations","Unlimited portals, users, and teams"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Custom plans with tailored features and support for large-scale operations","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 15 GB/month. Then $0.25/GB pay-as-you-go or subscription/enterprise plans available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://masv.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:06:25.139Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active","auditor":"AICPA"},{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","level":"2022","status":"active"},{"name":"TPN Gold Shield","status":"active","auditor":"Motion Picture Association"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://masv.io/security |

## Capabilities (File Sharing)

| Capability | Hightail | MASV |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Time based link expiration | ✓ | - |
| Password protected public links | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download receipt and tracking alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Branded download page customization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume interrupted upload transfer engine | - | ✓ |
| Recipient upload portals inbound links | ✓ | ✓ |
| E2ee end to end encryption support | - | ✗ |
| Slack ms teams notification sync | ✓ | - |
| Adobe creative cloud plugin embeds | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Pay as you go by gb |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T00:59:12.404Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*