A Dropbox Alternative With No Limits

Send massive files at lightning speed – with no size limits, throttling, or reliability headaches – with MASV.
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SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001:2022
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No File Size Limits

Send file packages of any size – from 10GB or 10TB – without hitting a wall or paying for an upgrade.

Blazing Fast Transfer Speeds

A global edge network and bandwidth saturation deliver data at maximum speed, no matter where.

Only Pay for What You Use

Flexible pricing including pay-as-you-go, subscriptions, and pre-buys help project-based teams stay on budget.

Trusted By the Best

Intelligent vs. Consumer-Grade Transfer

MASV vs. Dropbox

From transfer speeds to file size limits, see why teams are making the switch to MASV intelligent managed file transfer (IMFT).

Dropbox
Why It Matters
Network Security
Basic Enterprise Security

AES-256 encryption and TLS. SOC 2 certified but lacks advanced controls for enterprise media workflows.

Robust security ensures sensitive files and intellectual property stay protected end to end.

Cost Model (TCO)
Subscription-Only Pricing

Subscription-based pricing with no pay-as-you-go option; costs scale with storage tiers.

Flexible pricing makes budgeting predictable for project-based teams.

Reliability
Limited Transfer Resilience

Auto-resume on interrupted transfers and checkpoint restart only available in desktop application. No channel bonding available.

Reliable auto-retries without manual babysitting is critical when missing a deadline is not an option.

Scalability
General-Purpose Scaling

Scales for general storage needs but struggles mightily with large file sizes and high-volume transfers.

Effective solutions must grow with your workload without added complexity or cost.

Storage Ingest
Dropbox-Centric Storage

Files stored in Dropbox ecosystem. Limited native ingest to third-party cloud providers, with no native ingest to on-prem storage.

Direct cloud ingest eliminates extra storage costs and simplifies post-production workflows.

Automation
Limited Automation

Limited automation capabilities. API available but not designed for complex transfer workflows.

Automation saves time, reduces human error, and keeps large-scale operations running smoothly.

Workflow Integrations
General Productivity Integrations

Integrates with productivity tools like Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft 365. Limited media workflow support.

Integrations with industry tools ensure MASV fits seamlessly into existing production pipelines.

Dropbox's  Limitations

Dropbox Wasn't Built for Large File Transfer

Organizations relying on Dropbox to move large files or high-volume batches are typically greeted with productivity-killing bottlenecks. If your team works with heavy files and datasets, tight deadlines, or complex delivery pipelines, Dropbox’s limitations become hard to ignore:

File size limits

Caps file uploads at 375GB over a browser and 2TB using the desktop app; all uploads must be smaller than your available Dropbox storage space. If you’re over your limit, your files stop syncing.

Not optimized for speed

Dropbox is built for cloud storage and collaboration, not high-speed large file delivery. Consumer-grade sharing tools typically don’t have the infrastructure to handle large files efficiently.

Storage-based pricing

Dropbox charges based on storage tiers. For project-based teams or those handling large seasonal volumes, that means paying for capacity you may not always need.

Limited native ingest

Extremely limited native ingest directly to third-party cloud or on-prem storage, creating extra steps and added storage costs.

Weak automation tools

Dropbox's API and automation capabilities are designed for general productivity use cases, not high-volume transfer pipelines.

Stop Struggling with Dropbox Bottlenecks
Switch to a file transfer solution designed for speed, security, and your workflow needs.

How MASV Does What Dropbox Can't

Purpose-built for large file transfer, MASV gives creative and enterprise teams the speed, security, and flexibility their workflows demand.

No File Package Size Limits – Ever

Send file packages of any size without hitting a cap or upgrading your plan. Whether it's 100 GB or 100 TB, MASV handles it without breaking a sweat.

Blazing Fast Transfer Speeds

MASV's global edge network of 400-plus servers is optimized for large file delivery and routes data through the closest server to you, ensuring files arrive faster.

Pay Only for What You Transfer

Flexible pricing means you only pay for what you need, keeping costs predictable without required subscriptions or storage tiers.

Direct Storage Ingest

Send files directly to cloud or on-prem storage including S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Synology, and more without double storage or extra steps.

Relentlessly Reliable Transfers

Interrupted transfers pick up right where they left off thanks to infinite auto-retries and checkpoint restart, with no need to restart from scratch.

Powerful Automation Tools

Use Watch Folders to build trigger-based workflows, or build custom automations with MASV's robust API and Agent.

Why Customers Love MASV

"When someone needed a file, the question used to be: 'OK, do we use Dropbox?' These days, the answer is always MASV."
Thomas Smith
Senior Video Editor, CGI Digital

5TB

Of data moved per month (avg)

14

Minutes to transfer a 500 GB video package
"Setting up a MASV Portal and integrating it with Frame.io and QNAP was literally a five-minute process that completely defined the way we did this project."
Frederic Brehm
Co-Founder, Special Operations Studios

4,000+

Clips uploaded by 45+ non-technical users

0

Manual storage ingest steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MASV better than Dropbox for large file transfers?

Yes. Unlike Dropbox, MASV has no size limits on file packages, faster transfer speeds, and is purpose-built for large file delivery. Dropbox caps upload sizes, making it insufficient for modern workflows involving high-resolution video or gigantic datasets from the field.

How much does MASV cost compared to Dropbox?

Dropbox charges a fixed monthly or annual subscription based on storage tiers, meaning you pay for capacity whether you use it or not. MASV uses a flexible pricing model, including pay-as-you-go and pre-buys, ensuring you only pay for the data you transfer.

Can MASV send files directly to cloud storage like S3 or Azure?

Yes. MASV supports direct ingest to Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other leading cloud storage and on-prem storage. Dropbox requires extra steps to get content into third-party storage.

Is MASV secure enough to replace Dropbox for enterprise use?

Absolutely. MASV is SOC 2 Type II compliant, ISO 27001:2022 certified, a member of the Trusted Partner Network (TPN) vendor roster, and uses AES-256 encryption on data at rest and TLS 1.2+ in flight.

Does MASV integrate with the tools my team already uses?

Yes. MASV integrates with leading collaboration and workflow tools including Slack, Iconik, and Frame.io, and supports connections to other MAM/DAM platforms and cloud storage providers.