Transfer your files for free, quickly and without tearing your hair
WeTransfer has long been the reflex to send large files. But in 2025, things changed: size limits, intrusive advertising, and lack of control over its data prompted many users to search a more reliable, faster or simply privacy-friendly alternative.
After testing several solutions this year, here is our Top 7 best alternatives to WeTransfer, whether you are freelance, student, or a company looking for simplicity.
🥇 1. Smash – Elegant alternative
💡 Smash allows to send files, free and without creating an account.
🎯 Benefits :
- No limit imposed on the size of the shipment (very heavy files are simply processed a little slower in free)
- A clean interface, without advertising or fioriture
- The ability to customize the interface in pro version (logo, colors)
📉 Disadvantages :
- Speed a little reduced for large files in free version
- No online storage space management
💰 Prices : Free (option Pro from 10€/month)
🥈 2. UniTransfer (MyUniSpace) – 100% French transfer designed for pros
Developed by a French team, UniTransfer is part of the suite MyUniSpace, a platform bringing together several online tools for productivity and collaboration.
🧪 Benefits :
- Ultra fast transfer with real-time tracking of sending state
- Receive files via a link (practice for customer returns)
- Hosting on European servers: top privacy
- No expiration of time
- Direct integration with other tools in the suite (storage, AI, projects)
📁 Highlights :
- Password protection and automatic expiration
- Send via link or email
🙌 Ideal for : freelancers, agencies, students, TPEs who want an ethical, stable and fluid solution.
💰 Prices : Free up to 5 GB. Additional options exist in the following packages MyUniSpace.
🥉 3. pCloud Transfer – Secure and simple
🔐 Benefits :
- Up to 5 GB free without account
- Encryption of optional files (even free!)
- Clear interface, very easy to use
📉 Limits :
- No permanent link for delayed download
- No cloud space to store after transfer
💰 Prices : Free up to 5 GB
4. SendGB – Sending large files without an account (up to 20 GB)
📦 Benefits :
- Up to 20 GB free, without registration
- Password protection possible
- European servers for confidentiality
📉 Disadvantages :
- Active link only 7 days (less if no Pro option)
- Less intuitive interface on mobile
💰 Prices : Free / Premium to 49,99€/year
5. TransferNow – For those who want a little more control
🛠️ Benefits :
- Up to 5 GB without account (20 GB with free account)
- Customizing the link, password, and acknowledgement of receipt
- Clear interface, very well translated into French
📉 Disadvantages :
- Many features only with an account
- Advertising in the free version
💰 Prices : Free up to 20 GB with registration, Premium from 8€/month
6. Filemail – To send up to 5 GB without advertising
📬 Benefits :
- Up to 5 GB without account
- No compromise on dispatch speed
- History of transfers (with registration)
📉 Limits :
- Available files 7 days only
- A little aging interface
💰 Prices : Free or Pro from 10€/month
7. Tresorit Send – For ultra-secure transfers
🔒 Perfect if Privacy is your top priority.
🧩 Benefits :
- Up to 5 GB with end-to-end encryption
- Developed by a Swiss security company
- No tracking, no advertising
📉 Disadvantages :
- Limited functionality compared to other tools
- No optimized mobile version
💰 Prices : Free
In summary
| Tool | Max size | Account required | Security | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smash | Unlimited | ❌ | 🔒 | Pro interface |
| UniTransfer | 15 GB+ | ✅ | 🔒🇪🇺 | Full suite MyUniSpace |
| pCloud Transfer | 5 GB | ❌ | 🔒 | Encryption |
| SendGB | 20 GB | ❌ | 🔒 | Quick |
| TransferNow | 5–20 GB | ✅ | 🔒 | Custom |
| Filemail | 5 GB | ❌ | 🔒 | No advertising |
| Tresorit Send | 5 GB | ❌ | 🔐🔐 | Full encryption |
