End-to-end encrypted file sharing with links that expire quickly
Sandra
Private file transfer up to 5 GB free, with encrypted Vault storage
About Sandra
Sandra is a privacy-focused file transfer service that lets anyone send files up to 5 GB for free without an account, using expiring links with optional password protection and end-to-end encryption. Paid Pro, Business and Enterprise plans add transfers up to 1 TB and a persistent encrypted Vault for storing final records.
Sandra website preview
Live preview of sandrafiles.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Sandra: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers file transfer, privacy, encryption, vault storage — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Sandra pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | sandrafiles.io |
Sandra key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: file transfer, privacy, encryption, vault storage
- Official site: sandrafiles.io
Sandra FAQ
How much does Sandra cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (sandrafiles.io).
What is Sandra used for?
Private file transfer up to 5 GB free, with encrypted Vault storage Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file transfer, privacy, encryption, vault storage.
Where can I try Sandra?
On its official site, sandrafiles.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Sandra vs alternatives
| Sandra | Wormhole | DNSCrypt | Internxt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | file transfer, privacy, encryption, vault storage | file transfer, encryption, temporary links, privacy | dns, encryption, privacy, protocol | cloud storage, encryption, open source, privacy |
| Official site | sandrafiles.io | wormhole.app | dnscrypt.org | internxt.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Sandra, it includes Brieflet, TransferSecure, TeraSender, sendspace.
Alternatives to Sandra
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Sandra — worth comparing before you commit:
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