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Link in Seconds vs DropText

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Link in Seconds compared with DropText
DetailLink in Seconds logo Link in SecondsDropText logo DropText
What it doesNot given Share text and code instantly with auto-expiring links, no signup required
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inIN IN
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 50 links, 500 MB storage, 250 MB per file, every link feature included. Pro Monthly: $9/month for unlimited links, 15 GB storage, 500 MB per file, 10 hosted websites. Pro Yearly: $49/year (save 55% vs monthly). Lifetime: $99 one-time payment for unlimited links, 30 GB storage, 500 MB per file, Free: unlimited text and code sharing with syntax highlighting, QR codes, and auto-expiry up to 1 week (3 months with free account). Pro Monthly: $1.66/mo (billed $19.99 yearly, ₹1,349/yr in India). Elite Monthly: $2.49/mo (billed $29.99 yearly, ₹1,999/yr in India). All paid plans are free until 31
Key features
  • View tracking with analytics showing opens, locations, devices, referrers
  • Custom link names and domains
  • 40+ file types supported
  • Email notification on first open
  • No download or installation required
  • Website hosting from ZIP or HTML files
  • Auto-expiring links that self-destruct from 1 hour to 1 week
  • 28 syntax highlighting languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, SQL, Bash, JSON, YAML
  • QR code generator for every share
  • Real-time sync across devices when signed in
  • Password protection and burn-after-read on Pro and Elite
  • Optional AES-256 end-to-end encryption on Pro and Elite
  • Live collaborative editing with multiple people on Pro and Elite
  • File uploads up to 20MB per share on Pro, 50MB on Elite
  • Paste API for curl and CI/CD with up to 200 pastes a day
  • Word links like amber-otter-42 instead of random characters
What makes it different
  • Links never expire, unlike WeTransfer which expires in days
  • No account or app needed for recipients to open links
  • All link features free on every plan including passwords and analytics
  • Original files kept in full resolution with no compression
  • Built and supported by solo founder, not a faceless service
  • No signup or login required to start sharing instantly
  • Genuinely useful free tier with no ads, no paywalls, no dark patterns
  • Live real-time editing visible to all viewers when signed in
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)3412
Referring domains (Majestic)4116

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