Honest comparison

Transfilio vs WeTransfer

WeTransfer is the household name for sending files. Transfilio is the privacy-first alternative: more generous free storage, end-to-end encryption in your browser, and a written pledge that your files are never used to train AI.

Transfilio WeTransfer
Free tier 5GB storage, 2GB per file 2GB per transfer, expires after 7 days
End-to-end encryption Yes — files encrypted in your browser No client-side encryption
AI and your files Pledged: never used to train AI Updated its AI terms in 2025 after public backlash
Entry paid plan £9/month (£7 billed annually) $13/month Pro
File request portals Included on Pro Limited on Pro; unlimited costs $23/month
Developer API REST API with keys on every paid plan Public API discontinued

Details as of July 2026; check WeTransfer's site for current terms.

When WeTransfer is the better choice

  • You want native mobile apps for sending on the go
  • Brand familiarity matters more than encryption for your recipients
  • You already pay for Premium and rely on its unlimited storage

Common questions

Is Transfilio a good WeTransfer alternative?

Yes, if you care about privacy and cost: Transfilio's free tier includes 5GB of storage versus WeTransfer's 2GB per transfer, paid plans start at £9/month versus $13, and files can be end-to-end encrypted in your browser — something WeTransfer does not offer.

Does Transfilio train AI on my files?

No, and we pledge we never will. Our optional AI features work on file metadata (names and sizes) only, never file contents. See our trust page for the full pledge.

Do recipients need an account to download?

No. Recipients open your share link and download — no signup, on any plan.

Try the privacy-first alternative

Free 5GB tier. End-to-end encrypted. Never trained on your files.