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WeTransfer

WeTransfer is a file-transfer platform for sending large files through browser links, email transfers, mobile apps, and managed workspaces.

8.5/10 TechZella Score
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Editorial overview

Aggregated Overview

WeTransfer combines browser-based transfers, mobile apps, file requests, access controls, transfer tracking, team workspaces, and enterprise audit capabilities. Independent reviews consistently emphasize ease of use and reliable large-file delivery. Free and lower-tier plans have rolling transfer li

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Decision guide

WeTransfer Decision Snapshot

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Platforms

Android, API, iOS, macOS, Web

TechZella assessment

8.5/10

Overview

WeTransfer is a file-transfer service founded in Amsterdam in 2009. It lets users upload files and deliver them through email transfers or shareable browser links.

Recipients can generally download files without creating a WeTransfer account. The service also provides mobile applications, file requests, transfer history, download notifications, access controls, and shared workspaces.

Its main audience includes creative professionals, agencies, media teams, and organizations that exchange large files outside conventional email attachment limits.

Editorial assessment

WeTransfer Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Simple browser-based transfer workflow
  • Recipients can commonly download without registration
  • Supports large files and original file formats
  • Mobile applications for iOS and Android
  • Paid plans provide access and expiration controls
  • Enterprise activity monitoring and SIEM support

Cons

  • Rolling limits on Free and Starter plans
  • Short default expiry period on Free and Starter plans
  • Public API has been retired
  • Advanced administration requires higher-tier plans
  • Some current prices are not publicly exposed
Plans & pricing

WeTransfer Pricing & Plans

Free

$0
month

Up to 10 transfers or 3 GB during any rolling 30-day period. Free transfers normally expire after three days.

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Starter

$6.99
month

Up to 10 transfers or 300 GB during any rolling 30-day period. Officially described price may vary by location and promotion.

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Ultimate

month

Unlimited transfers up to 1 TB per transfer, with custom expiration, password protection, branded pages, and access controls. Current public price was not verified.

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Teams

month or year

Seat-based shared workspace plan with centralized billing, administration, shared branding, and team controls. Price depends on seats and billing cycle.

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Enterprise

Custom
custom

Negotiated plan for larger workspaces, with SSO, SCIM provisioning, custom storage, advanced security, activity logs, and enterprise administration.

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Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.

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Capabilities

WeTransfer Features

File Transfer

  • Email transfers
  • Shareable download links
  • Drag-and-drop uploading
  • Large file delivery
  • Original file formats preserved
  • Download notifications
  • Transfer history

Access and Security

  • Password protection on supported plans
  • Custom expiration dates on supported plans
  • Email-based access controls
  • Restricted downloads
  • Automatic malware scanning on supported plans
  • Encryption in transit

Requests and Collaboration

  • File requests
  • Shared workspaces
  • Centralized billing
  • Workspace branding
  • Shared transfer overview
  • Team member administration

Enterprise Administration

  • Single sign-on
  • SCIM provisioning
  • Activity Log
  • CSV activity export
  • Activity Events API
  • Splunk integration

Mobile and Desktop

  • iOS application
  • Android application
  • macOS application
  • Mobile push notifications
  • macOS Finder Extension
Product details

WeTransfer Specifications

Product typeSoftware
DeploymentCloud-based SaaS
Primary interfaceWeb browser
Mobile platformsiOS and Android
Desktop platformmacOS application
Free planYes
Free trialAvailable on selected paid-plan checkouts
Public APIRetired
Enterprise APIActivity Events API
Verified integrationSplunk for Enterprise activity events
Free rolling allowance10 transfers or 3 GB per 30 days
Starter rolling allowance10 transfers or 300 GB per 30 days
Ultimate transfer limitUp to 1 TB per transfer
Company headquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Our evidence-based assessment

TechZella Score

A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.

8.5/10High confidence
Features8.7
Ease of Use9.1
Value for Money8.0
Performance8.6
Support7.8
User Sentiment8.6

WeTransfer combines browser-based transfers, mobile apps, file requests, access controls, transfer tracking, team workspaces, and enterprise audit capabilities. Independent reviews consistently emphasize ease of use and reliable large-file delivery. Free and lower-tier plans have rolling transfer limits and short expiry periods.

Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.

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FAQ

Does WeTransfer have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan supports up to 10 transfers or 3 GB in a rolling 30-day period.

Do recipients need a WeTransfer account?
Recipients can generally open a transfer link and download files without registering.

Does WeTransfer have a free trial?
Some paid-plan checkouts offer a free trial. The trial duration appears during checkout, and cancellation before the trial ends prevents charges.

Does WeTransfer provide an API?
WeTransfer has retired its Public API. Eligible Enterprise customers can use the Activity Events API for workspace activity and SIEM monitoring.

What integrations does WeTransfer support?
Official documentation verifies a Splunk integration for the Enterprise Activity Events API. A general catalog of consumer productivity integrations was not verified.

Which platforms support WeTransfer?
WeTransfer is available through the web, iOS, Android, and a macOS application. No official Windows desktop application was verified in the researched sources.