Hightail Software

Hightail (by OpenText) is a simple, secure file-sharing and creative collaboration platform built for sending huge files, collecting precise feedback, and moving content to final—fast.

Overview

Hightail streamlines the “send → review → approve” loop. Share massive files, preview media in the browser, gather timestamped comments, manage versions, and track delivery. Admin controls, link security, and configurable expirations keep sharing safe. Unlimited storage on paid plans means your team doesn’t have to babysit quotas.


What Is the Hightail software?

A cloud workspace for sending large files and reviewing creative content. You get branded share links, access controls (passwords, identity verification, expirations), browser previews for common media, feedback threads, tasks/approvals, and integrations with tools your team already uses.


Key Features of Hightail

  • Large file transfers: up to 500GB per file on Business; 25GB (Pro), 50GB (Teams).
  • Unlimited storage on Pro, Teams, and Business.
  • Secure sharing: passwords, recipient verification, link expirations, download receipts.
  • Creative reviews: inline/timestamped comments, approvals, versioning.
  • Work management: Spaces, tasks, and approvals to move work to “Final.”
  • Apps & integrations: iOS/Android apps, Outlook/Adobe plugins, and cloud drive connectors.

Who Should Use

  • Agencies & creative teams sending big video/art files and running structured reviews.
  • Marketing & product teams coordinating feedback and approvals with clients/stakeholders.
  • Businesses that need simple, governed file sharing with clear audit trails.

Pricing & Plans

Hightail Pricing — Share & Review Large Files

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* Pro is per user; Teams & Business are per user (Business often has a 3-seat minimum). Yearly billing typically saves ~20% vs monthly. Totals shown in USD; regional taxes may apply.


Pros & Cons of Hightail

Positive
  • Handles very large files and previews media in-browser for fast feedback.
  • Unlimited storage on paid plans; secure links with passwords, expirations, and identity verification.
  • Clear upgrade path: Pro → Teams → Business with progressively larger file limits and admin features.
Negatives
  • Lite’s limits (100MB/file, 2GB storage, 7-day expiry) are restrictive for heavy use.
  • Some advanced governance features require Business.

Final Verdict

If your workflow is “send big file → gather feedback → approve,” Hightail is a great fit. Pro covers secure individual sending; Teams adds collaborative review at scale; Business unlocks 500GB file sends and stronger controls—ideal for high-volume creative operations.


Send & Approve Faster — Try Hightail

Share massive files, collect precise feedback, and ship creative work confidently.

  • ✅ Lite: Free (100MB/file • 2GB storage)
  • ✅ Pro: $15 monthly • $144 yearly
  • ✅ Teams: $30 monthly • $288 yearly (per user)
  • ✅ Business: $45 monthly • $432 yearly (per user)
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Unlimited storage on paid plans • Up to 500GB per file on Business

FAQs About Hightail

Are there seat minimums for team plans?

Team minimums may apply on some plans (e.g., Business). Check the pricing page at checkout for your region.

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