Why use WeTransfer instead of TransferNow?

Brand recognition. WeTransfer has been the dominant transfer service for over a decade, especially in creative industries. Clients have seen the URL hundreds of times and open links without hesitation. TransferNow is a strong product but lower brand familiarity means a small percentage of recipients may verify or hesitate.

Yes. TransferNow encrypts files in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), supports password-protected links and link expiry on paid plans, and is based in France with GDPR compliance. For routine business use, it's at parity with WeTransfer security-wise.

What's the maximum file size on WeTransfer vs TransferNow?

WeTransfer: 3GB on free, unlimited on Ultimate ($23/mo). TransferNow: 5GB on free, 250GB on Pro ($7.99/mo), 1TB on Business. WeTransfer Ultimate wins for truly massive transfers (5TB+ project archives), but TransferNow Pro covers 99% of real-world use at a third of the cost.

Can I send files on my own domain with WeTransfer or TransferNow?

WeTransfer does not support custom-domain delivery. TransferNow offers it on Business tier (enterprise pricing). For small teams that want branded client delivery without enterprise commitments, BulkShare Pro at $29/mo is the most accessible option.

What's the best transfer service for agency client deliverables?

Neither, if your priority is brand consistency. Use BulkShare for the final client-facing handoff (custom domain, $29/mo Pro). Use WeTransfer or TransferNow for ad-hoc internal transfers where branding doesn't matter. Mixing tools based on the audience is more efficient than forcing one service to do both.

Comparison snapshot · May 19, 2026

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WeTransfer vs TransferNow

Two European file transfer services with overlapping audiences. WeTransfer is the household name; TransferNow is the under-the-radar option with a more generous free tier. Here's how they actually compare — and why neither is the right tool for branded client delivery.

The short answer

TransferNow wins on free-tier limits (5GB vs 3GB) and price (Pro $7.99/mo vs WeTransfer Ultimate $23/mo). WeTransfer wins on brand trust — clients open the link without hesitation. For branded delivery on your domain, BulkShare wins outright.

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Pricing

Side by side, line by line

Dated pricing snapshots. Check each vendor's linked pricing page for current plans and regional pricing.

WeTransfer

Vendor pricing

Free
$0
No paid subscription
- Up to 3GB/month
- 10 transfers/month
- Expiry up to 3 days
Ultimate
$23/mo
Per month
- Unlimited transfer size
- Unlimited transfers
- Custom branding per transfer
Teams
$19/user/mo
Minimum 2 users
- Up to 25 members
- Centralized billing
- Adds team management
Enterprise
Custom
Sales-led
- SSO
- Advanced access management
- Usage and security logs

TransferNow

Vendor pricing

Free
$0
No subscription
- 5GB per transfer
- Files available 7 days
- Download tracking
Premium
US$144 / 2 years
Captured long-term offer
- 250GB per transfer
- Files up to 365 days
- 1000GB storage
Team
US$432 / 2 years
10 users (captured offer)
- 500GB per transfer
- Up to 365 days
- 2000GB shared storage
Enterprise
Custom
Sales-led
- Custom size/storage
- SSO options
- Enterprise customization

Feature by feature.
Winner per row.

The losing column dims. The winner gets the soft wash and the trophy.

Capability

WeTransfer

TransferNow

Winner

Free tier transfer size
3GB per transfer
5GB per transfer
Wins
TransferNow
Free tier expiry
3 days
7 days
Wins
TransferNow
Cheapest paid tier
Ultimate ~$23/mo
Pro ~$7.99/mo
Wins
TransferNow
Paid file size cap
Unlimited on Ultimate
Up to 250GB on Pro; 1TB on Business
Wins
WeTransfer
Brand recognition
Universal — clients trust the URL on sight
Lower — clients may pause at the unfamiliar URL
Wins
WeTransfer
Password protection
Ultimate ($23/mo)
Pro ($7.99/mo)
Wins
TransferNow
Link expiry control
Set on paid plans
Configurable per transfer on paid plans
Tie
Custom-domain delivery
Not available
Available on Business tier
Wins
TransferNow
Recipient experience
WeTransfer-branded, ads on free
TransferNow-branded, less ad-heavy
Wins
TransferNow
Team workspace
Teams $19/user/mo (2-user min)
Business tier with team management
Wins
TransferNow
Best for one-off transfers under 3GB
Default choice — frictionless for recipient
Works fine; recipient may need a second to verify the URL
Wins
WeTransfer
Best for transfers 3-5GB
Requires paid plan
Free tier handles it
Wins
TransferNow

Free tier handles it

Decision guide

When each one wins

Choose WeTransfer

Brand trust is the deciding factor. Your clients are non-technical and will open a WeTransfer link without hesitation. You don't want to explain what TransferNow is. You need unlimited file size on a flat $23/mo plan.

Choose TransferNow

Budget matters. TransferNow Pro at $7.99/mo includes everything WeTransfer Ultimate offers at $23/mo — except brand recognition. If your clients are technical or you're sending to other professionals, the URL is irrelevant and you save $15+/mo.

Pick neither when…

You run an agency, studio, or client-facing team where the link is part of your brand. Both tools force your finished work through a third-party-branded download page. The recipient should land on files.youragency.com, not transfernow.net or wetransfer.com.

When the delivery IS the brand, you don't want it framed by a transfer service.

Custom-domain delivery on Pro ($29/mo) — branded download experience without enterprise pricing.
Per-link password + expiry without jumping to a premium plan.
Real-time open/download alerts so account teams stop following up blindly.
up to 5 seats included (no per-seat upcharge) instead of per-seat models common to enterprise tiers.
Built for recurring client deliveries — not a general transfer service stretched into branded mode.

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