Over 3× the free limit
5 GB per file free, not 3 GB — and Pro removes the size limit entirely.
WeTransferA bigger, simpler WeTransfer alternative
Send up to 5 GB for free, and any size on Pro. Your files are never used to train AI.
LargeFileTransfer vs WeTransfer
The things that actually matter when you send a big file.
Looking for a WeTransfer alternative usually comes down to a few things: how much you can send for free, whether uploads survive a dropped connection, and what happens to your files afterward. Here is how LargeFileTransfer and WeTransfer compare on each.
| Feature | LargeFileTransfer | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Free transfer size | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Max size on paid | Unlimited | 200 GB |
| No signup to send | ||
| Resumable uploads | ||
| Password protection | Paid | Paid |
| Link expiry control | Up to forever | Limited |
| Download tracking | Paid | |
| Keeps your files untouched |
3 reasons why people switch to LargeFileTransfer
Survives a dropped wifi
Lose connection and the upload picks up where it stopped.
Your files stay yours
Encrypted, password protected if you want, never used to train AI.
How to switch from WeTransfer
It takes about a minute — no account, no import, no migration.
- 1
Drop your files
Open the homepage and drag in up to 5 GB. No account and no app — it works straight from your browser.
- 2
Set a password or expiry
On a paid plan, protect the transfer with a password and choose how long the link stays live — up to a year or never. Free links last up to 2 days.
- 3
Share the link
Send the link anywhere. Recipients download with one click, and you can see when your files are opened.
Why people choose LargeFileTransfer over WeTransfer
WeTransfer's 2025 terms update worried a lot of people that files could be used to train AI. We never do that, and you get a bigger free limit on top.
FAQ
Common questions
What people ask before they switch.
Send your first file free
LargeFileTransfer is free — no signup, no card, no 3 GB wall.