WeTransfer alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave WeTransfer: free plan now has tight transfer and data caps, and free links expire quickly. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WeTransfer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Smash currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best WeTransfer alternative for most people
SmashNo transfer size cap even on the free plan, with a similar link-sharing flow.
Best WeTransfer alternative for a free option
WormholeEnd-to-end encrypted transfers in the browser, free with no account.
Best WeTransfer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SwissTransferFree transfers up to 50 GB stored in Switzerland, with no account needed.
Best WeTransfer alternative for Mac
FilemailGenerous free sending plus desktop apps that speed up big uploads.
Best WeTransfer alternative for Windows
MASVPay-as-you-go pricing built for huge video and media deliveries.
Best WeTransfer alternative for Linux
FilemailGenerous free sending plus desktop apps that speed up big uploads.
Best WeTransfer alternative for iPhone and Android
SmashNo transfer size cap even on the free plan, with a similar link-sharing flow.
Best WeTransfer alternative for working in the browser
TransferNowLarger free per-transfer limit and longer retention on paid plans.
WeTransfer alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to WeTransfer?
Smash ranks first right now. No transfer size cap even on the free plan, with a similar link-sharing flow. SwissTransfer and TransferNow follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to WeTransfer?
Yes. Smash (free plan + paid), SwissTransfer (free plan + paid), TransferNow (free plan + paid) and Filemail (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to WeTransfer?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which WeTransfer alternatives work on Linux?
Filemail and MASV run on Linux.
Why do people switch from WeTransfer?
The complaints we hear most: free plan now has tight transfer and data caps; free links expire quickly; plan limits have changed several times.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces WeTransfer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.