Video creators
Fast handoff between client, editor, and colorist with controlled link retention.
Heavy file transfer for creators and teams
Move heavy files without chaos
DropDuck combines fast uploads, controlled external requests, and clear plan limits for video editors, photographers, creators, and ops teams.
Real-world use cases
Built for people who move big files every day, not occasional senders.
Photographers
Deliver shoots and selects quickly, without forcing recipients to install the app.
Business teams
High-volume external requests with predictable limits and centralized billing controls.
DropDuck plans
Affordable tiers with sustainable limits: active capacity + rolling traffic + uploads per 30 days.
Free
Free
- Active capacity: 5 GB
- Upload traffic: 5 GB/month
- Uploads allowed: 20/month
- Max internal file: 3 GB
- Link retention: up to 3 days
- External requests: unavailable
Starter
$5.99 / month
- Active capacity: 75 GB
- Traffic: 300 GB / 30 days
- Uploads: 1,000 / 30 days
- Max internal file: 5 GB
- External requests: 10 active, 100 new/30d
- Max external request file: 1 GB
Pro
$12.99 / month
- Active capacity: 250 GB
- Traffic: 1 TB / 30 days
- Uploads: 2,500 / 30 days
- Max internal file: 10 GB
- External requests: 100 active, 300 new/30d
- Max external request file: 2 GB
Business
$19.99 / month
- Active capacity: 500 GB
- Traffic: 2 TB / 30 days
- Uploads: 10,000 / 30 days
- Max internal file: 25 GB
- External requests: 300 active, 1,000 new/30d
- Max external request file: 25 GB
Security note: external files above 2 GB are not automatically scanned.
Essential FAQ
Quick answers on limits, external requests, security, and plan behavior.
What does rolling 30-day traffic mean?
It is total uploaded traffic in the last 30 days, not a fixed calendar month bucket.
Does the receiver need the app?
No. External request links allow browser upload without DropDuck account.
Can people upload from browser without the app?
Yes. External request links open in a normal browser, so clients can upload without installing DropDuck or creating an account.
Why external request limits?
To keep the service sustainable and protected against abuse at high volume.
What is an external request exactly?
It is a public upload link you send to someone who does not have the app or a DropDuck account.
What is the difference between active capacity and traffic?
Active capacity is what is currently stored in your space. Traffic is how much data you uploaded in the last 30 days.
What happens when I reach the active capacity limit?
New uploads are blocked until you delete files or move to a higher plan. Existing files stay available until their retention expires.
Are all external files automatically scanned?
No. On Business, external files above 2 GB are not automatically scanned. For external requests, download only from trusted senders.
How do external uploads work for large files?
Large external uploads are sent in chunks and reassembled server-side into one final file. The receiver still sees one file, not many pieces. Chunking improves reliability on unstable networks and allows resumable workflows.
Will users complain about rolling limits?
Usually less than with hard monthly resets, because rolling limits are fairer for real usage patterns. The key is clarity: show active capacity, rolling traffic used, and remaining headroom directly in product and billing copy.