Filemail Basic (free)

Filemail is a file transfer service for sending large files by email or by a secure link. Its free Basic account sends files up to 5 GB with no credit card.

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Filemail Basic (free) is a productivity and SaaS perk from Filemail, offering free Basic (5 GB a file), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Filemail Basic (free)

  • Filemail Basic is a free 1-user account.
  • It sends files up to 5 GB, allows 2 transfer sessions per 24 hours, 10 downloads per transfer and 3 recipients per transfer, and keeps files available for 7 days.
  • The Personal plan is $4 a month for unlimited transfers.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free Basic account with no end date stated.
Other requirements
Basic allows 2 transfer sessions per 24 hours, 3 recipients and 10 downloads per transfer.
How to claim

How to apply for Filemail Basic (free)

Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up for a free Basic account on filemail.com.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on filemail.com/plans/basic on October 29, 2026.
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Questions

Filemail Basic (free): common questions

What do you get with Filemail Basic (free)?

Filemail Basic (free) offers free Basic (5 GB a file). Filemail Basic is a free 1-user account. It sends files up to 5 GB, allows 2 transfer sessions per 24 hours, 10 downloads per transfer and 3 recipients per transfer, and keeps files available for 7 days. The Personal plan is $4 a month for unlimited transfers.

Who qualifies for Filemail Basic (free)?

Filemail Basic (free) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Basic allows 2 transfer sessions per 24 hours, 3 recipients and 10 downloads per transfer.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Filemail Basic (free)?

No. Filemail Basic (free) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Filemail Basic (free)?

Sign up for a free Basic account on filemail.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Filemail Basic (free), and does it expire?

Free Basic account with no end date stated.

Is Filemail Basic (free) available outside the US?

Filemail Basic (free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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