Get Started for freeFileflare has a clear strength: its published plans include unlimited bandwidth. BIG offers a lower-priced paid entry tier and a workflow covering standard, custom and scheduled products, but it should not be presented as the lowest-cost option for every large-file business.
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BIG Digital DownloadsChoose BIG whenBIG Starter pairs 15 GB storage with PDF stamping and unlimited paid-plan orders for $9.99. It is a practical option for a store that needs protection and a modest catalogue without moving to Fileflare Basic at $19.
Start free on ShopifyFileflareChoose Fileflare whenChoose Fileflare when transfer volume dominates your costs, or when its in-store media streaming and own-storage options are important. Premium includes 1 TB storage and unlimited bandwidth at $39/month.
Explore Fileflare on Shopify ↗| Capability | BIG Digital Downloads | Fileflare |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic file delivery | Available | Available |
| Licence-key delivery | Available | Not stated in this listing |
| PDF watermark / stamping | Paid plans | Basic |
| Custom & scheduled products | Both workflows supported | Custom products; scheduled releases listed |
| Custom sender email | All paid plans | Own sender on Premium |
| Imports / exports | Past orders; orders & keys exports | Import listed; export details not stated |
✓ Documented · — Not stated in the cited listing. Plan restrictions are shown where documented. This is not a checklist of every integration or feature.
| Plan | Fileflare / month | Storage | Other published limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 GB | Unlimited bandwidth; 5 GB upgrade at $9 |
| Basic | $19 | 50 GB | Unlimited bandwidth |
| Growth | $29 | 100 GB | Unlimited bandwidth |
| Premium | $39 | 1 TB | Unlimited bandwidth |
For BIG, Starter is $9.99 (15 GB / 50 GB transfer), Pro $19.99 (50 GB / 500 GB transfer), Growth $49.99 (1 TB / 1 TB), Enterprise $99.99 (unlimited storage / 1 TB + $0.023 per extra GB). Paid plans include unlimited orders.
| Monthly workload | Assumptions | BIG Digital Downloads | Fileflare |
|---|---|---|---|
| First catalogue | 50 orders · 1 GB stored · 5 GB transferred · $6,000 annual sales | Starter · $9.99 | Free · $0 |
| Growing download business | 1,000 orders · 10 GB stored · 100 GB transferred · $120,000 annual sales | Pro · $19.99 | Basic · $19 |
| Large digital library | 3,000 orders · 200 GB stored · 600 GB transferred · $360,000 annual sales | Growth · $49.99 | Premium · $39 |
Illustrative capacity comparisons, not like-for-like feature bundles. Annual revenue is used where a provider gates plans on revenue. These examples do not require streaming, subscriptions or API access.
Fileflare’s own S3 integration starts on Growth; its API is listed on Basic. BIG’s API and webhooks start on Growth. Do not compare API access as though BIG’s cheapest plan includes it.
Export your products, orders and keys where supported. Match each file to the correct product and variant. Keep an independent backup.
Check email delivery, mobile download, PDF stamping and a previous customer’s access. Try the exact custom or scheduled workflow you intend to use.
Disable duplicate delivery messages once tests pass. Monitor support requests and bandwidth during the first campaign. Keep the source app until access is verified.
Published by BIG Digital Downloads. Public product and pricing information reviewed on 22 September 2026; this is not an independent hands-on test. Monthly USD prices before tax, Shopify subscription fees and payment processing. Promotions and annual discounts excluded. A check means the source documents the capability; a dash means it is not stated, not that it is impossible.
Sources: Fileflare · official Shopify listing · BIG Shopify listing · BIG current plan details.
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