Torn between Send Anywhere and TransferNow?
Send Anywhere transfers device to device with a one-time code — handy, but it means an app, short link validity and ads on the free tier. TransferNow favors a simple web transfer: 5 GB with no account, no app, no code, and file reception included.
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Send Anywhere vs TransferNow: comparing the free plans
Let’s be honest: for direct transfers (device to device, in real time), Send Anywhere has no size limit — that’s its strength. Link sharing, however, caps at 10 GB on the free tier, with a 10 GB monthly download quota.
On the free tier, Send Anywhere requires installing the app for direct transfers, a one-time code, shows ads, limits link validity to 48 hours and reserves password protection for its paid plans. TransferNow bets on simplicity: 5 GB with no sign-up, no app, no code, no ads, no quota, with a free password and links valid for up to 7 days.
Above all, two features missing from Send Anywhere make the difference:
- file reception (email request, upload link) — free with TransferNow;
- the choice of storage region (France, Europe…).
| Free plan | TransferNow | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Size per transferfree plan | 5 GB, no account | 10 GB per link · direct up to 50 GB (6-digit key) |
| Download quotaper month | None | 10 GB/month on the free tier |
| No app to install | Yes | App required for direct transfersNo — App required for direct transfers |
| No validation code | Yes | One-time codeNo — One-time code |
| Ad-free sending | Yes | Ads on the free versionNo — Ads on the free version |
| Password protection | Yes | On paid plansNo — On paid plans |
| Receive files | Yes | No structured file requestNo — No structured file request |
| Link validity | up to 7 days | 48 h (link) |
Sources:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/prices
https://send-anywhere.com/pricing
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16479573128473
Send Anywhere vs TransferNow: paid plans and pricing
On paid plans, the gap is clear for links: TransferNow goes up to 250 GB (Premium) and 500 GB (Team) per transfer, where Send Anywhere’s paid plans cap links at 20 GB (Lite) or 30 GB (Standard) — with a monthly download volume (200 or 500 GB depending on the plan).
TransferNow adds retention up to 365 days and a team plan (10 accounts included), while Send Anywhere stays focused on individual use and quick device-to-device transfers.
| Paid plans | TransferNow | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Max size per link | 500 GB (Team) | 20 GB (Lite) / 30 GB (Standard) |
| Single-user plan250 GB, per month | 10 € — Premium | Lite (200 GB/month) / Standard (500 GB/month) |
| File retention | up to 365 days | Non-expiring link (paid) |
| Team pricingmultiple users | Flat rate (10 accounts) | Not specified |
Sources:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/prices
https://send-anywhere.com/pricing
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16479573128473
Send Anywhere vs TransferNow: two philosophies
Send Anywhere shines for direct transfers between two nearby devices (phone ↔ computer): generate a code, type it in, the transfer starts. That’s its real strength.
TransferNow targets a different use case: a shareable web transfer, by link or email, with nothing to install or type, available to any recipient in a single click — and with no ads when sending.
| Approach | TransferNow | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| 100% in-browser transfer | Yes | App for large volumes |
| No code to type | Yes | No |
| Ad-free sending | Yes | No |
| Direct device ↔ device transfer | Via web link | Yes |
| Classic share link | Yes | Yes |
Sources:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/prices
https://send-anywhere.com/pricing
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16479573128473
Send Anywhere vs TransferNow: receiving files
Send Anywhere is built around sending by code; there is no structured file request. With TransferNow, receiving is free and simple.
Generate an email file request or a secure upload link, or embed a widget on your website — your contacts upload without creating an account, and you’re notified with every drop.
| Receiving files | TransferNow | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| File request by email | Yes | No |
| Secure upload link | Yes | No |
| Reception widget on your website | Yes | No |
| Reception included for free | Yes | No |
Sources:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/prices
https://send-anywhere.com/pricing
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16479573128473
Send Anywhere vs TransferNow: security and data
Both encrypt transfers. TransferNow adds password protection from the free plan, SSE-C encryption (your own key) and an antivirus scan of every file.
On data, the gap is clear: TransferNow is a European, GDPR-compliant solution with a choice of storage region (France, Europe…). Send Anywhere, published by South Korean company Estmob, stays vague about where its servers are located.
| Security & data | TransferNow | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Password from the free plan | Yes | Not specified |
| SSE-C encryption (your key) | Yes | No |
| Antivirus file scanning | Yes | Not specified |
| Choice of storage regionFrance, Europe… | Yes | International servers |
| Sovereignty | European solution, GDPR | South Korean company |
Sources:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/prices
https://send-anywhere.com/pricing
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16479573128473
They chose TransferNow
Beyond the numbers, user feedback matters. TransferNow holds an average rating of 4.9/5 (Trustpilot and Google) — here’s what they say.
TransferNow or Send Anywhere: your questions
Do you need to install an app?
With TransferNow, no: everything happens in the browser, with no app and no validation code. Send Anywhere works with one-time codes and requires its app for direct device-to-device transfers.
Isn’t Send Anywhere more generous for free?
For direct transfers (device to device, 6-digit key), the limit rises to 50 GB — the service’s highest ceiling. But by link, the free tier caps at 10 GB with a 10 GB monthly download quota, 48-hour validity, ads, and password protection is paid-only. TransferNow favors simplicity: 5 GB with no account, no app, ad-free and quota-free sending, password included, for up to 7 days.
Can you receive files from someone with Send Anywhere?
Yes with TransferNow, for free: email request, upload link or widget, with no sign-up for the sender. Send Anywhere is built around code-based sending, with no structured file request.
Where are the files stored?
TransferNow lets you choose the storage region (France, Europe…) for GDPR compliance. Send Anywhere, published by South Korean company Estmob, stays vague about where its servers are located.
When is Send Anywhere the better choice?
For a direct, one-off transfer between two devices (phone ↔ computer) using a code, Send Anywhere is effective. For a simple, shareable web transfer with file reception and no strings attached, TransferNow is the better fit.
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