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Transfer.zip vs XLS.now

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Transfer.zip compared with XLS.now
DetailTransfer.zip logo Transfer.zipXLS.now logo XLS.now
What it doesQuick and easy file transfer service for sending large files securely REST API for converting Excel and XLS spreadsheets programmatically
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inSE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingNot given One-off credits: 1,000 for $12.00, 5,000 for $60.00, 25,000 for $300.00, 100,000 for $1,200.00. Monthly subscription: $8.40/mo for 1,000 credits, $42.00/mo for 5,000 credits, $210.00/mo for 25,000 credits, $840.00/mo for 100,000 credits. Premium ($9.99/mo) and Premium Plus ($29.99/mo) subscription p
Key features
  • End-to-end encryption for Quick Transfers
  • Unlimited file size transfers
  • File request links that don't require an account
  • Download and view tracking
  • Team collaboration with member management
  • Real-time Quick Transfers between browsers
  • Files stored up to 365 days
  • No third-party trackers
  • Self-hostable open source platform
  • Asynchronous conversion processing with job polling
  • No SDK required, REST API with simple JSON requests
  • Credit-based pricing: 1 credit for standard, 2 for CPU-heavy conversions
  • Rate limiting per minute and monthly quota management
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours for guest uploads
  • Multiple converter slugs for different format conversions
  • API usage dashboard with consumption tracking
  • Batch uploads and account management
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • White-label and commercial license options
What makes it different
  • Open source with full transparency
  • No AI training on user files
  • Independent with no shareholders
  • Gigabit speeds for fast transfers
  • No SDK or installation required, API key only setup
  • Asynchronous processing for large files without HTTP timeouts
  • Affordable credit-based pricing with no overage charges
  • Automatic refunds for rejected requests
  • Free tier with no credit card required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 −1 (down) since last check30 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)290
Citation Flow (Majestic)277
Referring domains (Majestic)2642

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