Alternatives to WeTransfer
Send big files with a link
WeTransfer ranks #7 of 8 in File transfer tools, with an Alt Score of 37. It is proprietary, freemium from $6.99/mo and available on Web, iOS and Android. 7 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Freelancers, creative professionals, and anyone who needs to send large files to someone else without either party creating a full account.
A simple web/app-based service for sending large files (free tier up to 2GB, paid plans support much larger transfers) via a shareable download link that expires after a set number of days. Paid tiers (Pro/Premium) add more storage, password-protected transfers, larger size limits, and features like Collect boards for organizing and presenting files. Recipients can download without signing up.
You upload one or more files through the WeTransfer website or app, add the recipient's email (or generate a link), and WeTransfer uploads the files to its servers and sends a download link that stays active for a limited time before expiring.
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Feature comparison
How WeTransfer compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for WeTransfer is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $6.99/mo verified 2026-07-10
at just $6.99 per month, it's our most affordable plan ever.
https://wetransfer.com/blog/story/2025-wetransfer-plans-remix-see-our-latest-plans -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
We or our licensors retain and exclusively own all rights, title and interest in and to the Service and its content, including all intellectual proprietary rights
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-10
How to download a transfer you've received — on desktop, mobile browser, iOS app, and Android app.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Starter includes a higher monthly upload limit (300GB vs 3GB in the Free plan).
https://wetransfer.com/blog/story/2025-wetransfer-plans-remix-see-our-latest-plans -
Status active verified 2026-07-10
we merged our former top tier plans (Pro and Premium) into a single unlimited option: WeTransfer Ultimate.
https://wetransfer.com/blog/story/2025-wetransfer-plans-remix-see-our-latest-plans -
Max file size (free) Yes verified 2026-07-10
Free accounts allow up to 10 transfers and up to 3 GB of total usage per rolling 30-day window, and transfer links expire after a maximum of 3 days.
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E2E encryption No verified 2026-07-10
TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest, but not end-to-end.
Your files are encrypted when they are being transferred (TLS) and when they are stored (AES-256).
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No account needed No verified 2026-07-10
WeTransfer now requires a free account to send.
Sending, however, does require a free account on your side.
https://wetransfer.com/resources/free-file-transfer/wetransfer-free-plan -
Expiry controls Yes verified 2026-07-10
transfer links expire after a maximum of 3 days
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Password protection Yes verified 2026-07-10
You can add a password before or after sending, and recipients need it to open the transfer.
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Open source No verified 2026-07-10
We or our licensors retain and exclusively own all rights, title and interest in and to the Service and its content
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Self-hostable No verified 2026-07-10
Cloud service hosted on AWS; no self-hosting.
We work exclusively with trusted partners such as AWS and Stripe.
https://wetransfer.com/help-center/security-privacy/platform-security
FAQ
Yes. croc, Send Anywhere and LocalSend have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
croc, LocalSend and PairDrop — every license claim links its source.