The best free WeTransfer alternative.
The closest free WeTransfer alternative is Swoosh Transfer: up to 5 GB per transfer, no account, files encrypted in transit and at rest and auto-deleted after 7 days. It covers the same drop-a-file, send-a-link job WeTransfer does, with no sign-up wall and no upsell watermark, and is built privacy-first for sending work documents and media.
What is the best free WeTransfer alternative?
For most people it is Swoosh Transfer: 5 GB free per transfer with no account, files encrypted in transit and at rest, and an automatic delete after 7 days. That is a larger free limit and a longer expiry than WeTransfer's free plan, with no monthly transfer cap.
| Feature | Swoosh Transfer | WeTransfer free | Send Anywhere free | Smash free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free size limit | 5 GB | 3 GB per transfer | 10 GB | 2 GB (larger queued) |
| Account to send | No (full 5 GB) | No for a 2 GB link; account for 3 GB | No | No |
| Link expiry | 7 days | 3 days | 48 hours | 7 days |
| Monthly send cap | None | 10 transfers / 3 GB per 30 days | None stated | Unlimited transfers |
| Encryption stated | In transit and at rest | In transit and at rest | In transit | In transit |
| Price to lift limits | £9.99/mo Pro | $6.99/mo Starter | $9.99/mo Standard | $10/mo Pro |
Frequently asked
→Can I send files without an account?
Yes. You can send and receive with no sign-up. An account is optional and only adds longer expiry and Pro features.
→Is it private and secure?
Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, we never train on them, and every transfer auto-deletes after 7 days.
→What is the free size limit compared with WeTransfer?
5 GB per transfer here, versus 3 GB on WeTransfer's free plan, and there is no 10-transfer monthly cap.
→When should I pick a paid option instead?
If you move very large media libraries or need files to stay live for weeks, a Pro plan or a video-specialist service may suit you better. For everyday large files, the free tier is enough.
Send your first file free.
Up to 5 GB, no account, encrypted and auto-deleting after 7 days.