Products

FileShot.io

Established Leader

Private. Unlimited. Instant.

fileshot.io Source★ 10MITProductivity & Collaboration / File Storage & Sync

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
990.7K
Down53.8%MoMSep 2026
Public revenue
Undisclosed
No public revenue evidence yet
Entry price
$10/mo
Higher than 57% of peersNiche median $9.9/mo
Creators
Brendan Gray
@fileshot_io· 8 followers
Launched
12mo ago
2025-11-25 · Est.

Traffic

Last 12 months
Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026 · Oct 2026 pending
Events8 marketing moves

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
X accounts@fileshot_io
  • FileShot.io launched on Fazier (60 upvotes · 7 comments)Launch

    FileShot — Zero Knowledge Encrypted File Sharing

    May 23 · 6mo agoSource

  • FileShot.io launched on Findly.toolsLaunch

    FileShot.io is a privacy-first file sharing and cloud storage platform built by a bootstrap developer on private, self-hosted infrastructure.

    May 8 · 6mo agoSource

  • FileShot.io launched on UneedLaunch

    FileShot.io

    May 6 · 6mo agoSource

  • Launched on Uneed (#6)Launch

    FileShot.io — Private file sharing with zero-knowledge encryption. Free.

    May 6 · 6mo agoLaunch page

  • FileShot.io launched on Show HN (2 pts)Launch

    FileShot – zero-knowledge file sharing, 50GB/file free, no paywalls — I'm a college student developer who built FileShot because I was tired of "privacy-first" file sharing being marketing copy rather than an…

    Mar 4 · 9mo agoSource

Third-party reviews & case dossiers

Acquisition breakdowns, engineer reviews & open-source metrics
Show HN
2026-03-03Source
Post excerpt:
I'm a CIS student who built this after getting fed up with every file sharing platform making the wrong tradeoffs. They're either expensive with good encryption, free with no encryption, or free but lock basic features behind signups and paywalls. Technical implementation: - AES-256-GCM encryption runs entirely in the browser before upload - Decryption key l
Show HN
2026-03-04Source
Post excerpt:
I'm a college student developer who built FileShot because I was tired of "privacy-first" file sharing being marketing copy rather than an architectural commitment. The thing that bothers me most about the current landscape: services claim zero-knowledge encryption, then require you to hand over your full name and email address just to password-protect a lin
Findly.tools
2026-05-08Source
What engineers like:
Unlike venture-backed competitors that monetize user data through behavioral tracking and targeted advertising, FileShot.io is fundamentally committed to user privacy and data protection. We do not sell user data. We do not monetize user data. We do not track user behavior for advertising purposes. We do not share information with third parties. The platform provides zero-knowledge encryption for all files, meaning files are encrypted on your device before leaving your browser. Even FileShot.io operators cannot access unencrypted file contents. This technical implementation ensures your files remain private regardless of circumstances, including legal requests or server compromises. FileShot.io offers generous limits across all tiers. Free users get 50GB of storage with 10GB per-file limits and 90-day file retention. No signup required!
Fazier
2026-05-23Source
What engineers like:
Security & Privacy (zero-knowledge encryption, no data monetization, HIPAA) File Management (large file support, expiration, password protection, preview) Sharing & Access Control (no signup, custom links, QR codes, access tracking) Creator Tools (monetization, affiliate program, API, webhooks, analytics) Performance (NVMe infrastructure, instant links, unlimited bandwidth) Pricing & Plans (all 4 tiers with specs) Support & Reliability (priority support, 99.9% uptime, backups, monitoring) Developer Features (REST API, webhooks, SDKs, OAuth)
Best suited for:
Individuals (secure sharing, temporary hosting, large transfers) Digital Creators (product sales, affiliate income, custom branding) Businesses & Teams (document sharing, API access, compliance) Professionals (client deliverables, confidential documents, portfolio hosting) Organizations (HIPAA compliance, data protection, audit trails)

Open Source & Self-Hosting

GitHub · MCP / Skill
Last commit 2026-06-03
GitHub Stars
★ 10
Forks
—
License
MIT
Primary language
Go
COSS Monetization Path:Community Self-Hosted (MIT · Docker) → Managed Cloud (from $10/mo)
View cloud pricing →

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Organic Search77%
  • Direct17%
  • Referrals3%
  • Other1%

Countries

  • United States19%
  • India12%
  • Indonesia7%
  • Brazil4%
  • Philippines3%

Search

Domain authority 22Domain registered 2025-11-14

KeywordMonthly volume
video downloader586.5K
download video from link112.7K
online video downloader76.4K
link downloader15K
link to video8,120

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Free
$0
50 GB total storage · 10 GB per-file limit · Auto expiry up to 90 days · Unlimited downloads
Pro
$10/mo
Billed annually $100/yr-17%
100 GB per-file limit · Up to 1 year expiry · Unlimited storage
Creator
$24/mo
Billed annually $240/yr-17%
300 GB per-file limit · Unlimited expiry
Professional
$38/mo
Billed annually $380/yr-17%
500 GB per-file limit

Trial: 3-day free trial · 3 paid tiers ($10–$38) · Up to 17% off annually · Observed 2026-11-03 · Pricing page

Entry price $10/mo, Higher than 57% of peers; “File Storage & Sync” median is $9.9/mo.View pricing benchmark

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2025-11-25

Key pages

Weekly snapshots
fileshot.io/ Snapshot 2026-11-04

Official blog & changelog

Recent articles & product updates

Changes

No pricing, plan, or positioning changes detected since tracking started.

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, balanced density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and interactive hero demo / tool visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“Private. Unlimited. Instant.”

Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and stacked avatars & testimonials.

Conversion path: Centered Headline + CTA + Interactive Hero Demo / Tool → Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar: Stacked Avatars & Testimonials

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score6.9 / 10
Typography
7.0
Color & Contrast
7.0
Layout & Spacing
7.0
Craft & Polish
7.0
Distinctiveness
6.0

Structure

Fonts
Inter
Primary visual
Interactive Hero Demo / Tool
Social proof
Stacked Avatars & Testimonials
Navigation
Floating Pill Nav
Theme & density
Dark · Balanced
Corners & depth
Large Radius · With shadow
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Minimal Monochrome (with Gradient Glow)

Monochrome palette with a single accent color, hairline dividers, and generous whitespace.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #080b0f;
  --surface: #111419;
  --foreground: #eeeeee;
  --muted-foreground: #999b9e;
  --accent: #ff962f;
  --radius: 16px;
  --font-heading: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #080B0F (~76%) · Surface #111419 (~15%) · Text #EEEEEE (~4%) · Muted Text #999B9E (~3%) · Accent #FF962F (~2%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Centered Headline + CTA
- Navigation: Floating Pill Nav
- Theme & density: Dark · Balanced
- Border radius & elevation: Large Radius; use elevation shadows to separate layers
- Primary visual medium: Interactive Hero Demo / Tool
- Conversion CTA: Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar uses Stacked Avatars & Testimonials
- Headline hook: Outcome & Speed Promise
- Hero components: Interactive Hero Tool, Metrics Strip
- Spatial layout notes: Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and stacked avatars & testimonials.
- Visual summary: Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, balanced density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and interactive hero demo / tool visuals.

## Avoid

- Multi-stop neon gradients
- Heavy drop shadows
- More than one competing accent color

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much does FileShot.io cost?
Free: $0; Pro: $10/mo (annual billing available); Creator: $24/mo (annual billing available); Professional: $38/mo (annual billing available). Observed 2026-11-03. Check the source for current billing terms, usage limits and taxes.Source
How much website traffic does FileShot.io get?
Vaneform estimates 990.7K website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate measures web traffic separately from paying customers or revenue.Source
What is FileShot.io and what platforms does it support?
FileShot.io is catalogued under File Storage & Sync: Private. Unlimited. Instant.. Supported platforms: Mobile App, API.
Is FileShot.io open source?
FileShot.io has a public repository (https://github.com/FileShot/FileShotZKE) under the MIT license, recording 10 GitHub stars, and supporting self-hosted deployment.Source

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