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Zight vs. Smmall Cloud: Which File Sharing Platform is Right for You?

Author imagePublished on Apr 14, 2025 by

Levi

When it comes to sharing files, videos, screenshots, and more, you have plenty of options. Zight (formerly CloudApp) has been a long-time player in this space, offering a suite of tools for teams and businesses. But is it the best choice for everyone? If you're looking for a fast, customizable, and no-nonsense alternative, Smmall Cloud might be exactly what you need.

Let’s break down the differences between Zight and Smmall Cloud to help you decide which one suits your needs.


1. Core Philosophy: Focus vs. Feature Creep

Zight

Zight aims to be an all-in-one solution, offering screen recording, screenshot annotation, file sharing, and integrations with various workplace apps. However, this can sometimes lead to bloat—slower performance, a steeper learning curve, and features you may never use.

Smmall Cloud

Smmall Cloud is lean, fast, and purpose-built for people who just want to share files without the extra clutter. It focuses on simplicity, speed, and putting your brand front and center—not its own.


2. Your Data Is Yours: No AI Training

Zight

With the rollout of new AI-powered features, Zight is increasingly dependent on machine learning systems that analyze your screenshots, documents, and recordings. This raises serious questions around data privacy and how your content might be used to train their AI models.

Smmall Cloud

We don’t train AI models on your files. Period.
Smmall Cloud is privacy-first, meaning your documents, screenshots, and uploads are never used to train any internal or third-party AI systems. What you upload is yours and yours alone.

Winner: Smmall Cloud — because your files shouldn't become someone else’s training data.


3. File Sharing Experience

Zight

Smmall Cloud

Winner: Smmall Cloud — for a focused and branded sharing experience.


4. Screenshot & Markup Tools

Zight

Smmall Cloud

🔄 Winner: Tie — Both offer powerful tools, but Smmall is faster and simpler for Mac users.


5. Markdown & Documentation

Zight

Smmall Cloud

Winner: Smmall Cloud — great for technical docs, tutorials, or product pages.


6. File Inbox: Receive Files From Anyone

Zight

Smmall Cloud

Winner: Smmall Cloud — makes receiving files effortless.


7. Pricing & Value

Zight

Smmall Cloud

Winner: Smmall Cloud — more affordable and transparent.


8. Speed & Simplicity

Zight

Smmall Cloud

Winner: Smmall Cloud


Final Verdict

FeatureZightSmmall Cloud
File Sharing(Faster, simpler)
Screenshot Markup(Lighter, Mac-native)
Markdown Docs(Full support)
File Inbox(Public upload links)
Custom Branding🚫 Limited(Your brand, not ours)
Privacy-First❌ AI-trainedNo data used for AI
Transparent Pricing💰 $9.95+/mo💰 $8/mo (everything included)

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Zight if...

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