WeTransfer vs TransferNow: the full comparison
Free plans, paid plans, security, features, API: everything you need to know to choose.
Transfer and have your files travel for free
TransferNow is a simple and free way to securely share your files and folders.
Drop your files here
Add your files or folders by drag-and-dropping them on this window 😉
Click or drag-and-drop your files here
WeTransfer Free in 2026: 3 GB, 10 transfers, 3 days — what's changed
Since late 2024 and the Bending Spoons acquisition, WeTransfer free imposes 3 strict limits: 3 GB per transfer, 10 sends per month, and 3 days availability. Here's everything you need to know to avoid getting blocked.
WeTransfer free limits in 2026
WeTransfer's free plan now works with a monthly quota system.
In practice: you can send 10 transfers of 300 MB, or 3 transfers of 1 GB, or 1 single transfer of 3 GB. Once you reach either limit (10 transfers OR 3 GB combined), you're blocked until the next month.
Files remain available for 3 days. After that, the link expires and your recipients can no longer download.
Real-world examples
- A photographer sending 5 shoots of 600 MB per week will hit the 3 GB quota in less than 2 days.
- A freelancer sharing 3 mockups of 1 GB with clients will exhaust their monthly quota in a single day.
- A small business regularly sending 500 MB presentations will be blocked after 6 sends.
| What's limited | WeTransfer free |
|---|---|
| Max size per transfer | 3 GB |
| Transfers per month | 10 |
| Monthly volume | 3 GB |
| Availability duration | 3 days |
| Password protection | Yes, but account required |
Comparison updated on
Sources:
https://help.wetransfer.com/hc/en-us/articles/23265597795346
Who is affected by these limits?
WeTransfer's new free restrictions particularly impact certain user profiles:
Creatives and freelancers
- Photographers: regularly sending high-resolution shoots (500 MB to 2 GB per project)
- Videographers: large video files, sometimes several GB per deliverable
- Graphic designers: mockups, source files (PSD, AI, INDD)
- Musicians and producers: audio projects, stems, masters
Professionals and businesses
- Agencies: frequent exchanges with clients and contractors
- SMEs: sharing documents, presentations, reports
- Architects and engineers: plans, 3D models, CAD files
- Lawyers and notaries: large case files, supporting documents
What to do when you hit the limit?
You've reached your monthly quota on WeTransfer? Here are your options:
Immediate solutions
- Use an alternative: TransferNow or SwissTransfer have no monthly quota. You can send immediately.
- Compress your files: reduce size with ZIP, 7z, or tools like HandBrake (video) or TinyPNG (images).
- Split your send: if you still have transfers available, divide your file into multiple parts.
Long-term solutions
- Upgrade to WeTransfer Ultimate: 19 €/month to remove restrictions (but 228 €/year).
- Choose a more generous free alternative: TransferNow offers 5 GB per transfer with no monthly limit.
- Use a cloud service: Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive for recurring files.
What changed since the Bending Spoons acquisition
Until 2024, WeTransfer free allowed sending 2 GB per transfer, with no monthly limit. The Bending Spoons acquisition changed the equation.
The maximum size increased from 2 GB to 3 GB, but new monthly restrictions (10 transfers, 3 GB combined) and reduced availability (from 7 to 3 days) make the offer overall less advantageous for regular use.
If you're looking for information on WeTransfer's old limits, the table below summarizes the complete evolution.
| Period | Free max size | Transfers per month | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before 2024 | 2 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | ||
| Since late 2024 | 3 GB | 10 | 3 days | ||
Paid plan limits
WeTransfer offers three paid plans since late 2024. Here's what each plan actually unlocks.
WeTransfer Starter (8 €/month)
The Starter plan is WeTransfer's new intermediate offer, launched in late 2024. It keeps the 10 transfers per month limit but increases the cumulative volume to 300 GB (vs 3 GB for free). No cloud storage included.
WeTransfer Ultimate (19 €/month annually)
The individual plan removes the monthly quota and increases the maximum size to 200 GB per transfer. You also get 1 TB of cloud storage and extended file availability up to 30 days. Password and custom expiration date are included.
WeTransfer Teams (19 €/user/month)
Same features as Ultimate, plus centralized user management and shared storage space. Limited to 25 people maximum per team.
Note: even on paid plans, the maximum size is capped at 200 GB per transfer. For larger files, you'll need a specialized service or split the send.
| Criteria | Starter | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 8 €/month | 23 €/month (19 €/month annually) | |
| Max size per transfer | 300 GB | 200 GB | |
| Number of transfers | 10/month | Unlimited | |
| Monthly volume | 300 GB/month | Unlimited | |
| File availability | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days | |
| Storage | Not included | 1 TB | |
Comparison updated on
Sources:
https://wetransfer.com/pricing
WeTransfer vs TransferNow: limits compared
TransferNow doesn't limit the number of transfers or monthly volume. You can send as many files as needed, as long as each transfer doesn't exceed 5 GB.
TransferNow is a French solution, with hosting in France by default.
| Criteria | WeTransfer free | TransferNow free | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max size per transfer | 3 GB | 5 GB | |
| Transfers per month | 10 | Unlimited | |
| Monthly volume | 3 GB | Unlimited | |
| Availability | 3 days | 7 days | |
| Password without account | No | Yes | |
| Preview | Images | Images, videos, PDF | |
| Antivirus | No (paid only) | Yes | |
Comparison updated on
Sources:
https://help.wetransfer.com/hc/en-us/articles/23265597795346
https://www.transfernow.net/en/features
testimonials_title
Reviews collected on Trustpilot — last updated: February 9, 2026
The limits imposed by WeTransfer since late 2024 have generated many reactions. Here's what users who compared both services have to say. As of February 9, 2026, WeTransfer has 643 reviews on Trustpilot with an average rating of 1.3/5, whereas TransferNow has 8598 on Trustpilot and 6128 on Google with an average rating of 4.9/5.
WeTransfer practical guides
To dive deeper into certain topics, check out our dedicated guides:
How to use WeTransfer?
Step-by-step tutorial to send and receive files with WeTransfer.
Frequently asked questions
3 GB per transfer. This limit applies to the total weight of all files sent together. If you have 4 files of 1 GB each, you'll need to make multiple sends.
10 transfers maximum, or 3 GB combined — whichever limit is reached first blocks the rest. The counter resets every 30 days.
That's the availability duration of the free plan. Your recipients must download quickly. On TransferNow free, files remain available for 7 days.
Not with WeTransfer. You can either upgrade to a paid plan (starting at €19/month) or use TransferNow which allows 5 GB per transfer for free.
Yes. Following the Bending Spoons acquisition in July 2024, WeTransfer introduced monthly quotas (10 transfers, 3 GB combined) and reduced availability from 7 to 3 days.
Yes. Until late 2024, WeTransfer free allowed sending up to 2 GB per transfer, with no monthly limit. Following the Bending Spoons acquisition, the limit increased to 3 GB, but with the introduction of monthly quotas (10 transfers or 3 GB combined).
These are two distinct limits. You can send up to 3 GB in a single transfer, but the total of all your transfers over 30 days cannot exceed 3 GB. So if you send one 3 GB transfer, you can't send anything else for 30 days.
Summary: WeTransfer limits in 2026
Since the Bending Spoons acquisition in late 2024, WeTransfer's free plan conditions have significantly evolved. The maximum size increased from 2 to 3 GB per transfer, but two new restrictions were introduced: a monthly quota of 10 transfers (or 3 GB combined) and availability reduced to 3 days (from 7 previously).
Here are the changes summarized:
For users who need to regularly send large files without these constraints, TransferNow offers 5 GB per transfer, no monthly limit, and 7 days availability — without creating an account.
Both services are free. The choice depends on your usage: if you occasionally send files under 3 GB, WeTransfer remains functional. For more frequent use or larger files, an alternative without quotas will be more suitable.
| Criteria | Before 2024 | Since late 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max size per transfer | 2 GB | 3 GB | |
| Transfers per month | Unlimited | 10 | |
| Monthly cumulative volume | Unlimited | 3 GB | |
| Availability duration | 7 days | 3 days | |
Try for free
5 GB per transfer · No monthly limit · 7 days availability · No account required