Some files are small enough for a quick handoff; others deserve a little more breathing space. LargeFileTransfer lets you send up to 10 GB per file on Free, with resumable uploads and links designed to keep the delivery moving even when the file is anything but small.
Wormhole is built around private, fast transfers; LargeFileTransfer takes the handoff a little further for bigger working files. Free handles up to 10 GB per file, Pro goes to 250 GB, and resumable uploads mean an interrupted transfer can pick up instead of starting over. Add untouched files, recipient downloads without an account, and download tracking, and you get a transfer workflow that suits video exports, RAW archives, design files, and other heavy-duty sends.
Wormhole puts privacy and direct transfer at the heart of its experience, with encryption handled in the browser and peer-to-peer delivery for larger files. LargeFileTransfer takes a more transfer-focused route, with defined file limits, resumable uploads, longer link options, and controls designed for ongoing file delivery. The difference becomes most noticeable once a transfer gets past 5 GB or needs to remain available beyond a single day.
| Feature | LargeFileTransfer | Wormhole |
|---|---|---|
| Free transfer size | Up to 10 GB per file | Up to 10 GB |
| Transfers above 5 GB | Supported up to 10 GB on Free | Peer-to-peer; sender keeps browser open |
| Browser must stay open | No | Yes, for peer-to-peer transfers above 5 GB |
| Encryption | Encrypted transfers | End-to-end encryption |
| Sender account | Required | Not required |
| Recipient account | Not required | Not required |
| Free link availability | 3 days | 24 hours |
| Paid plan | Plus and Pro available | No paid plan listed |
| Paid link expiry | Up to 1 year or never | Not applicable |
| Password protection | Plus and Pro | Not listed |
| Download tracking | Included | Not listed |
| Resumable uploads | Yes | Not listed |
The appeal is less about replacing Wormhole’s privacy model and more about making large-file delivery easier to manage. LargeFileTransfer gives you a familiar link-based workflow, longer link life, and a clear path from 10 GB Free to 250 GB Pro.
Once your file is uploaded, you are not tied to an open browser session while someone else downloads it later. LargeFileTransfer supports resumable uploads and keeps the transfer available through a shareable link, making delayed downloads much easier to handle.
A file sent today may not be opened today, and that should not turn into a race against the clock. LargeFileTransfer Free links last 3 days, while Plus and Pro can stay active for up to a year or never expire.
LargeFileTransfer gives you a defined path as your files get bigger, from 10 GB per file on Free and Plus to 250 GB on Pro. You can keep the same basic link-sharing workflow instead of changing how you send when the file gets seriously large.
Open LargeFileTransfer in your browser and upload up to 10 GB per file on the Free plan. You’ll need a LargeFileTransfer account to send, but your recipient won’t need one to download.
Choose how long the link should stay alive before you share it. Free links last 3 days, while Plus and Pro let you keep them for up to a year or forever, with password protection on paid plans.
Copy the link and drop it into an email, message, or wherever your recipient is waiting. Once the upload is complete, they can download on their own time without keeping your browser open.
Sending a file is easy until the file is bigger than 5 GB, the recipient is elsewhere, or timing slips. Wormhole handles files above 5 GB through peer-to-peer transfer, which means the sender needs to keep the browser open. Its hosted links remain available for 24 hours, so a recipient opening the message tomorrow may already be too late.
LargeFileTransfer takes a practical route for bigger, asynchronous sends, with up to 10 GB free, resumable uploads, and longer paid links.
FAQ
What people ask before they switch
Your file can be big, your recipient can be busy, and the transfer can still keep moving. Send up to 10 GB free with LargeFileTransfer, then let the link do the waiting for you.