FileExpress as an alternative to GigaFile便
Looking for an alternative to GigaFile便 (gigafile.nu)? See how the two services differ and when each is a better fit.
Read the photo and video handoff guideWhat is FileExpress?
FileExpress is a browser-based file transfer service. You can choose a P2P mode when both parties are online or cloud relay for later pickup. Recipients can use a URL, QR code or four-character pickup code.
GigaFile便 and FileExpress compared
Competitor specifications were checked on its official website on 28 September 2026. They may change. gigafile.nu ↗
| Feature | GigaFile便 (gigafile.nu) | FileExpress |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer method | Upload a file, then share its URL | P2P mode or cloud relay |
| Size | Up to 300 GB per file; no file-count limit | Cloud relay: up to 5 GB per transfer. P2P depends on both connections |
| Retention | Up to 100 days after upload | No cloud storage in P2P mode; choose a period when sending via cloud relay |
| Ads | Ads in regular use; paid ad-free plans available | No ads for sender or recipient |
| QR code | Can show a QR code for the download URL | QR code and four-character pickup code |
| Pickup control | Optional four-character download password | Configurable download count for cloud relay |
| Account | Not needed for regular use | Not needed |
Choose GigaFile便 when
- A single file is tens of gigabytes or larger
- The file needs to remain available for a long time (up to 100 days)
- The recipient already expects a shared URL
Choose FileExpress when
- Neither the sender nor recipient should see ads
- Both parties can connect at once for a P2P transfer
- You want to share a pickup code instead of a URL
Choose a transfer method
Use P2P mode when the recipient can connect now, or cloud relay for later pickup. P2P traffic may use a TURN relay depending on the connection. This comparison does not state cloud-relay pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Does GigaFile便 have QR codes?
Yes. The official GigaFile便 site offers a QR display for download URLs. QR sharing is not exclusive to FileExpress.
What is the main difference?
GigaFile便 shares an uploaded file by URL, supports up to 300 GB per file and can retain it for up to 100 days. FileExpress offers P2P mode or cloud relay, plus a four-character pickup code.
What if GigaFile便 is unavailable?
Check its official status information first. Its operator reported an outage affecting gigafile.nu on 6 July 2026. If time is critical, you can resend using another transfer service.
What if the recipient cannot connect now?
P2P mode requires both parties to connect at the same time. Cloud relay is an option for later pickup.
Sources and checked date
GigaFile便 size, retention, QR and ad details come from its official homepage; password details from its official help; the outage from its operator's notice. Checked 28 September 2026. FileExpress details were checked against its public send screen and guides.
Plan a file handoff
For photos and videos, use the checklist to prepare files and recipient instructions before sending.
Read the photo and video handoff guide