WeTransfer alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Filemail	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	4 of 4	57.2
2	MASV	Paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +1	4 of 4	53.6

1. FilemailTop pick
Best for: Businesses that send and receive large files from clients and want branding and upload pages
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from WeTransfer
Generous free sending plus desktop apps that speed up big uploads.
Pros
Free 5 GB transfers without registration
Desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux
Branded upload pages and forms for receiving files
Cons
Interface feels dated next to rivals
Advanced features sit in pricier business tiers
Free transfers have limited retention
Visit Filemail Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Filemail a good WeTransfer alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free limit
5 GB per transfer
Checked Oct 25, 2026filemail.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026filemail.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop apps
Windows, Mac, Linux
Checked Oct 25, 2026filemail.com(opens source in a new tab)
Outlook add-in
End-to-end encrypted sending
Checked Oct 25, 2026filemail.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. MASV
Best for: Post-production and media teams delivering hundreds of gigabytes at a time
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from WeTransfer
Pay-as-you-go pricing built for huge video and media deliveries.
Pros
No file size limit and fast uploads
Pay only for data sent, not per seat
Upload portals and cloud-storage automations
Cons
Per-gigabyte costs add up on big projects
Card required even for the free allowance
More than casual users need
Visit MASV Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MASV a good WeTransfer alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free allowance
15 GB every month
Checked Oct 25, 2026masv.io(opens source in a new tab)
Pay-as-you-go rate
$0.25 per GB
Checked Oct 25, 2026masv.io(opens source in a new tab)
Annual plan
From $58/month with 250 GB included
Checked Oct 25, 2026masv.io(opens source in a new tab)
Size limit
None
Checked Oct 25, 2026masv.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best WeTransfer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best WeTransfer alternative for most people

Smash

No transfer size cap even on the free plan, with a similar link-sharing flow.

Best WeTransfer alternative for a free option

Wormhole

End-to-end encrypted transfers in the browser, free with no account.

Best WeTransfer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SwissTransfer

Free transfers up to 50 GB stored in Switzerland, with no account needed.

Best WeTransfer alternative for Mac

Filemail

Generous free sending plus desktop apps that speed up big uploads.

Best WeTransfer alternative for Windows

MASV

Pay-as-you-go pricing built for huge video and media deliveries.

Best WeTransfer alternative for Linux

Filemail

Generous free sending plus desktop apps that speed up big uploads.

Best WeTransfer alternative for iPhone and Android

Smash

No transfer size cap even on the free plan, with a similar link-sharing flow.

Best WeTransfer alternative for working in the browser

TransferNow

Larger 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.