EasySend vs SecureDrop - Comparison
EasySend and SecureDrop serve very different purposes. SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblower submission system designed for journalists to receive documents from anonymous sources via the Tor network. EasySend is a general-purpose file sharing service for everyday use. The comparison is relevant when people search for "secure file sharing" and encounter both.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | EasySend | SecureDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Signup required | No | No (Tor browser required) |
| Free storage | 1 GB | Depends on instance |
| Free duration | 3 days | Depends on instance |
| Max file size (free) | 1 GB | Varies |
| Encryption | Yes (E2E, zero-knowledge) | Tor + GPG encryption |
| API | Yes (REST) | No |
| Price (paid) | From $0.99 | Free (self-hosted) |
| Tracking / Analytics | None | None |
| Open pricing | Yes | Free (open source) |
Why choose EasySend
- No Tor browser required (works in any browser)
- Instant sharing with a link (SecureDrop requires multi-step Tor setup)
- Gallery view, QR codes and download tracking
- Free REST API for automation
- Better for everyday file sharing (SecureDrop is for whistleblowing)