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DropLink compared with switchfile
DetailDropLink logo DropLinkswitchfile logo switchfile
What it doesPeer-to-peer file transfer with end-to-end encryption across Mac, Windows, iPhone, and browsers File conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0
Key features
  • End-to-end encryption with TLS 1.3 and ed25519 device identity
  • QUIC transport protocol with BBR congestion control
  • Auto-discovery on local network via mDNS/Bonjour
  • NAT traversal for internet transfers
  • AirDrop-style accept/reject requests
  • Automatic ZIP compression for folders
  • No file size limits
  • BLAKE3 verified streaming for integrity
  • Optional password protection
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
What makes it different
  • No accounts, no sign-ups, no telemetry required
  • Files transfer directly between devices—no cloud storage
  • Receiver can download via browser without installing the app
  • Works across Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and any browser from one app
  • Automatic encryption on every transfer with no configuration needed
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
Community votes10
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)100
Referring domains (Majestic)80

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