Free DocSend alternative

Share documents. Track every view.

Create tracked links for any document. See who opens it, when they read it, and which pages get the most attention. No account needed for viewers.

3 tracked links free. No credit card required.

You have no idea what happens after you hit “share”

Email attachments, Google Drive links, Dropbox shares — you send the document and then… nothing. Did they open it? Did they read past page one? Are they sharing it with someone you didn't intend?

Email attachment

Zero visibility after send

Google Drive link

No page-level tracking

DocSend (Business tier, $50+/user/mo)

Separate tool, separate login

Share a link. See who reads it.

Nine features that give you control and visibility over every shared document.

Tracked sharing links

Generate a unique URL for any document. Share it via email, Slack, or anywhere. Every open is tracked.

Page-by-page analytics

See exactly which pages viewers spend time on. Identify what resonates and where they drop off.

Email gate

Require viewers to enter their email before accessing. Capture leads automatically.

Password protection

Add a password for sensitive documents. Only people with the password can view.

Watermark overlay

Add a diagonal watermark to deter screenshots and unauthorized sharing. Visible on screen and print.

Expiry dates & view limits

Set documents to expire after a date or number of views. Revoke access anytime.

Download control

Choose whether viewers can download a PDF copy or only view in the browser.

Real-time notifications

Get an email the moment someone opens your document. Know who, when, and from where.

Engagement dashboard

View count, unique visitors, average time spent, completion rate, and device/country breakdown.

Share a document in 30 seconds

01

Create a link

Open any document, click Share, and choose "Create Tracked Link". Set your access controls — email gate, password, expiry, watermark.

02

Share it

Copy the link and send it however you want — email, Slack, text, LinkedIn message. Recipients click and view instantly.

03

Track engagement

See who opened, when, how long they spent on each page, and whether they finished reading. Get notified in real time.

ZSign vs. DocSend vs. Google Drive

Same capabilities, no separate paid subscription required.

FeatureZSignDocSendGoogle Drive
Tracked sharing linksPaid
Page-by-page analyticsPaid
Email gate (lead capture)Paid
Password protectionPaid
Watermark overlayPaid
Download controlPaid
Link expirationPaid
Built-in document editor
E-signatures in same tool
Free plan available
Included freePaidPaid tier required Not available

DocSend gates these behind paid Dropbox plans (Business tier $50+/user/mo). ZSign includes document sharing free with every plan.

Built for teams that share externally

Sales teams

Share proposals and decks with prospects. Know who's engaged and follow up at the right time.

Legal & compliance

Share contracts with external counsel. Watermark confidential documents. Revoke access after review.

Fundraising

Share your pitch deck with investors. See who read it, how long they spent, and which sections they skipped.

Stop sharing blind

Create your first tracked link in under a minute. Free for up to 3 active links.