Head-to-head comparison
Air vs MASV
Two of the asset sharing tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Pay-as-you-go large-file transfer for production teams.
Best for: Production teams
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Air
Pros
- Unlimited seats on every plan
- Visual search and AI tagging that actually work
- Free tier handles around 20GB
Watch-outs
- Recent price increases stung smaller teams
- Pricing not transparently published per tier
- Large gap between mid and enterprise tiers
MASV
Pros
- No file size cap, accelerated transfers
- Free 15GB monthly that resets every cycle
- Pay-as-you-go billing suits irregular use
Watch-outs
- $0.25/GB compounds fast at scale
- Flat-fee competitors win above 2-3TB/mo
- Designed for transfer, not collaboration
Which one should you pick?
Pick Air if
You’re building around visual small teams. Air is the creative-team DAM most often described as 'Pinterest, but for your team's brand assets'. The product is genuinely well-designed, unlimited seats on every plan, AI-tagging, and easy visual search.
Pick MASV if
You’re building around production teams. MASV is the pro choice for sending genuinely massive files — terabyte interview rushes, raw camera footage, multi-track stems — without the 50GB cap that strangles WeTransfer. Pay-as-you-go at $0.
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Frequently asked
What does Air do better than MASV?
Air's standout is "Unlimited seats on every plan". MASV doesn't make that promise — it leans into "No file size cap, accelerated transfers" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Air; if the second does, pick MASV.
What are the trade-offs?
Air: recent price increases stung smaller teams. MASV: $0.25/gb compounds fast at scale. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
MASV works on Windows where Air doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Air and MASV together?
Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Air for one show or episode type and MASV for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.