The Smarter Alternative to Shipping Hard Drives

Send massive files or file packages anywhere in the world in hours – not days – with no packaging, damage, or couriers.
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Send Files Instantly

Deliver your files anywhere in the world in hours – no more waiting days for a hard drive to arrive.

No Lost or Damaged Drives

Hard drives get lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. MASV keeps your files safe, secure, and always delivered.

Cut Hidden Courier Costs

Avoid courier fees, packaging, and delays with MASV, a faster and more cost-effective way to send large files.

Trusted By the Best

Intelligent vs. Consumer-Grade Transfer

Why MASV Beats Shipping Hard Drives Every Time

Shipping hard drives is costly, slow, and unpredictable. Here’s how MASV intelligent managed file transfer (IMFT) gives you a faster, more secure, and more reliable way to deliver files and data.

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.

Shipping Hard Drives is Slow, Expensive, and Unreliable

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:Teams that manage and move large files and datasets are looking for modern alternatives to shipping hard drives. And for good reason:

  • Delays are out of your control: Weather, customs, and courier issues can hold up your delivery for days, with no guarantee when your files will arrive.
  • The costs add up fast: Courier fees, replacement drives, packaging, and the labor involved in preparing and ingesting drives (and driving to the courier to drop it off) eat into your budget.
  • Hard drives get lost and damaged: Drives can be lost, stolen, or physically damaged in transit, putting your valuable media assets and IP at serious risk.
  • Shipping drives slows down your entire workflow: Every hour spent waiting for a drive to arrive is a productive hour lost, costing you time and money.

Transferring large media files to your team, external collaborators, and clients should be fast and predictable, not dependent on a courier van and a bit of luck.

How MASV Makes Hard Drive Shipping Obsolete

From automated transfers to flexible pricing, MASV has everything you need to leave hard drive shipping in the past for good.

Send Big File Packages Instantly

No file size limits, compression, or sitting around waiting for a courier. Upload your files and deliver them anywhere in the world in minutes or hours.

Simple Drag-and-Drop Interface

Anyone on your team can send and receive large files with a simple user interface that just works, with no tutorials or technical support.

Flexible Pricing That Fits Your Budget

Choose from pay-as-you-go, subscription, pre-buy, or custom enterprise pricing. Only pay for what you need, with no hidden fees or hardware costs.

Bank-Grade File Security

In-flight and at-rest encryption, ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, and TPN verification keep your assets and IP safe.

Direct Storage Ingest

Deliver files directly to your cloud storage or on-prem destination – or multiple destinations, simultaneously – without manual mounting or ingestion.

Automated Transfers and Folder Watching

Set up automated transfers using no-code Watch Folders or the MASV API to keep pipelines moving without manual intervention, saving your team time and reducing errors.

Why Customers Love MASV

"We recommend MASV every single time."
Greg Somerville
Founder & Director, Somerville Media

77%

Reduction in transfer times

7.2TB

Transferred in a single project
"We were able to get 70 Mb/s up in the middle of a field with no connections other than just Starlink and some very small cellular coverage."
Senior engineer, On-set DIT and digital services company

70Mbps

Upload speed from a remote island

3

Internet sources combined
case study

MASV is file transfer without all the stuff that makes file transfer painful.

Tucker-Dansie
Dir. of Post-Production, Curiosity Stream
case study

I recommend MASV to everybody. It’s a necessity 
to survive in this business.

Tucker-Dansie
Dir. of Post-Production, Curiosity Stream

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to shipping hard drives?

MASV is a fast, secure, and reliable alternative to shipping hard drives. Transfer terabytes of data in minutes or hours rather than days, with no risk of loss or damage in transit.

How much does MASV cost compared to Dropbox?

MASV offers flexible pricing including pay-as-you-go, subscription, pre-buy, and custom enterprise plans. In most cases MASV is much more affordable than courier fees, packaging, and drive replacement costs.

Is MASV secure enough for sensitive media files?

Yes – MASV is much more secure than shipping hard drives. MASV uses in-flight (TLS 1.2+) and at-rest (AES-256) encryption and is ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, and TPN verified, making it a trusted choice for teams handling sensitive and high-value media assets.

How fast can MASV transfer large files compared to shipping a drive?

Absolutely. MASV is SOC 2 Type II compliant, ISO 27001:2022 certified, a member of the Trusted PartneMASV can transfer terabytes of data in a matter of hours. Shipping a hard drive typically takes at least a day, not including time spent preparing and ingesting the drive on arrival. Network (TPN) vendor roster, and uses AES-256 encryption on data at rest and TLS 1.2+ in flight.

Is MASV easy to use for non-technical team members?

Yes. MASV features a simple drag-and-drop web interface that anyone can use without technical training. Recipients can download files without creating an account, needing to log in, or downloading and installing software.

Can MASV integrate with my existing workflow and storage?

Yes. MASV integrates with leading cloud storage platforms and production tools, allowing files to be delivered directly to your preferred destination without manual intervention.