SwissTransfer vs WeTransfer

SwissTransfer vs WeTransfer: the free-tier gap.

SwissTransfer and WeTransfer are both free file-transfer services, and on the free tier the gap between them is large. SwissTransfer, funded by the Swiss host Infomaniak, sends up to 50 GB per transfer with no account required, expiry configurable up to 30 days, and optional passwords — by the numbers, it is the most generous mainstream option running (as of June 2026). WeTransfer is the household name with the slicker, more familiar experience, but its free tier is far tighter: 3 GB per transfer, capped at ten transfers (or 3 GB total) per rolling month, with links that expire after three days. For raw capacity and longevity the contest is not close — SwissTransfer sends roughly sixteen times more per transfer and keeps links alive ten times longer, all free. What keeps WeTransfer in the conversation is recognition: recipients know the brand, trust the page, and need no explanation. So the honest read is simple. If you are moving large files or want longer-lived links for free, SwissTransfer wins clearly. If brand familiarity and a polished feel matter more than the limits, WeTransfer still has a case — just not on the numbers.

Last reviewed: 12 June 2026

Side by side

The differences, at a glance.

	SwissTransfer	WeTransfer
Free size limit	Up to 50 GB per transfer	3 GB per transfer
Link lifetime	Configurable up to 30 days	3 days on the free plan
Monthly caps	No tight monthly transfer cap	10 transfers or 3 GB per rolling month
Account required	None	None for a basic send
Backing	Funded by Swiss host Infomaniak	Commercial standalone brand
Brand recognition	Lesser-known outside Europe	A household name to most recipients

Verified against each tool's public pages — visit SwissTransfer and WeTransfer for the latest.

Which one?

An honest fork in the road.

Choose SwissTransfer when…

You are sending large files — up to 50 GB free per transfer
You want links that can last up to 30 days
You want the most generous free tier, no account needed

Choose WeTransfer when…

The recipient should recognise and trust the brand instantly
Your files are small and a polished feel matters most
You already use it and the free limits are not a problem

A third option

When the link should never expire at all

Even 30 days is still a countdown. When the share needs to stay live indefinitely — a client gallery, a portfolio, an event page people come back to — Nippy hosts the files as a permanent page with no expiry, turning a photo folder into a browsable gallery and keeping the same link current as files change. It is free to start; a huge one-off send still belongs on a transfer service, but a lasting link belongs on a page.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is SwissTransfer really free for 50 GB?

Yes — SwissTransfer sends up to 50 GB per transfer free, with no account and expiry configurable to 30 days (as of June 2026). It is funded by Infomaniak, an established Swiss host, as a showcase.

Why use WeTransfer if SwissTransfer sends far more?

Recognition and polish. WeTransfer is a name nearly every recipient knows and its experience is slick — useful when you do not want the receiver to question an unfamiliar link.

How much bigger is SwissTransfer’s free limit?

Roughly sixteen times — 50 GB per transfer versus WeTransfer’s 3 GB — and its links can last up to 30 days against WeTransfer’s 3. On the numbers it is not close.

What if I need the files online permanently?

Both are transfer services, so links always expire. To keep a share live indefinitely, host it — a Nippy page stays up with no expiry and shows photos as a gallery rather than a download.

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