# FileMail vs Hightail

| Attribute | FileMail | Hightail |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.1 (55% (medium)) | 78 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based platform for uploading and sharing files of any size with recipients through secure links or email. It includes encryption, password protection, access controls, and audit trails to support compliance requirements. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"e2ee_end_to_end_encryption_support":true,"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 | 2 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Website upload forms"}]` | `[{"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"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"NO","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"Free tier up to 5GB. Paid plans for individuals, businesses, and enterprises.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:16:40.838Z","freeTrialDays":7}` | `{"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"]}` |
| 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 |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (File Sharing)

| Capability | FileMail | Hightail |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:57:06.173Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*