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FileShot compared with byosynch
Detail FileShotbyosynch logo byosynch
What it doesZero-knowledge encrypted file sharing with no account required Sync your files to storage you choose
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree: 10 GB per file, 50 GB total storage, 90-day expiry. Pro: $10/month (billed monthly, $2.50/week), 100 GB per file, unlimited storage, up to 1 year expiry. Creator: $24/month, 300 GB per file, unlimited expiry. Professional: $38/month, 500 GB per file, HIPAA-ready with BAA. All plans include zer Personal: $4.99 USD per month (billed monthly) or $49 USD per year (billed yearly). 30-day free trial for new accounts, card required, no charge for 30 days, then renews automatically. Sync unlimited devices with no per-device limit.
Key features
  • AES-256-GCM encryption in browser
  • Zero-knowledge architecture with key in URL fragment
  • Streaming encryption with 512 KB chunks
  • Expiry and burn-after-read options
  • P2P direct transfer via WebRTC
  • Archive builder for bundling files
  • Password protection on Pro+ plans
  • Custom share links and QR codes
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 22 integrated tools including PDF editor and file converter
  • Two-way synchronization with filesystem event detection and periodic scans
  • SSH private keys stored locally on each device, never sent to servers
  • Conflict resolution by keeping both file versions
  • Unlimited device syncing with no per-device limits
  • Self-documenting CLI with stable error codes and JSON output
  • Signed releases verifiable by GPG key
  • Start-on-boot daemon for continuous background syncing
  • Support for macOS and Linux command-line client
What makes it different
  • Server cannot decrypt files due to zero-knowledge encryption design
  • Peer-to-peer transfers bypass server storage entirely
  • Free plan includes all core privacy features with 50 GB storage
  • Creator marketplace lets users sell files and keep 91%
  • Your SSH keys and files never leave your devices or reach company servers
  • Single guided setup command with optional scriptable steps
  • Continuous sync without requiring all devices to be online simultaneously
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)37 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)43
Citation Flow (Majestic)2927
Referring domains (Majestic)11632

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