What can you use the application for?
Most email providers have a 10MB attachment size limit. If you want to send a larger file you can use YouSendIt to upload files to a website where the receiver can download them. The receiver will get an email with a URL and instructions.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
YouSendIt was founded in 2004 by Ranjith Kumaran. It was an instant success and in 2006, Ivan Koon, an ex Senior Vice President at Adobe, joined as CEO. As of February 2008 they have 6 million users per month.
What are the differences to other applications?
The difference with other file send applications is the professional approach YouSendIt takes to the service. Recently, the city of Los Angeles even adopted it to send files. Their paid services offer extended features and they have plugins for many popular applications.
How does the application look and feel to use?
The website looks professional and is easy to use. You can send a file straight from the homepage. The email that recipients receive to download a file has a nice layout and doesn't contain any ads.
How does the registration process work?
Registration is not necessary for sending a file but then the file will be removed after 3 downloads. To increase the number of downloads to 100 you must register. Registration is free for the Lite version but requires your phone number and job information. You also need to confirm your email address. After that you have a 1GB monthly limit and a 100MB per file limit. Upgrading to a paid version is 1 dollar cheaper if you register for a free version first.
What does it cost to use the application?
YouSendIt has multiple pricing plans. The free versions have a limit of 100MB per file. The paid versions can send 2GB and 10GB when you use a desktop client. The Pro plan of 9.99 per month supports 500 downloads per file and basic file delivery features. The Business plan of 29.99 per month supports many more downloads and advanced features such as password protection.
-2GB, 500 downloads for 9.99 dollar per month
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Who would you recommend the application to?
We recommend to use YouSendIt when you want to send files that are 100MB to business relations. Your recipients will appreciate the professional look and feel of the application. For non-business applications there are better options.
