The 7 best WeTransfer alternatives in 2026 (free & private)
WeTransfer is easy, but you might want something cheaper, more private, or UK-hosted. Here are the best alternatives in 2026 — starting with the one we build.
1. CloudBox — best for privacy + UK hosting
Send up to 2 GB free, encrypted in your browser (zero-knowledge), hosted on UK hardware. Adds cheap storage (from £0.99/mo), a developer API, and AI connectors. See the full CloudBox vs WeTransfer comparison →
2. Smash
No hard size cap on the free tier, though large files can be slow. France-based.
3. Send Anywhere
Peer-to-peer transfers with a 6-digit key; good for device-to-device.
4. Firefox Send-style tools
Open-source, self-hostable options exist for the technical; more setup.
5. Google Drive / Dropbox links
Fine if the recipient is in your ecosystem, but they need accounts and can see who accessed what.
6. Tresorit Send
End-to-end encrypted, Swiss; polished but pricier for ongoing use.
7. Plain old FTP/SFTP
Reliable for teams with a server, but not friendly for one-off sends to a client.
How to choose
- Privacy first? Pick a zero-knowledge tool (CloudBox, Tresorit).
- UK data? CloudBox is UK-hosted.
- Need to keep files too? CloudBox bundles transfer + cheap storage.