CloudBox vs WeTransfer
Both let you send big files with a shareable link. The real differences are privacy, price, and where your data lives.
At a glance
| CloudBox | WeTransfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free transfer size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Browser encryption (we can't read it) | Yes | No |
| Hosted in the UK, own hardware | Yes | No |
| Keep files / storage plans | From £0.99/mo | From ~£10/mo |
| Developer storage API | Yes | No |
| Connect your AI (MCP) | Yes | No |
| No account to send | Yes | Yes |
Why people switch to CloudBox
Private by design
Your file is encrypted in your browser before it uploads. The decryption key travels in the link and never reaches our servers — so no one, including us, can open it without your link.
UK-hosted, you hold the keys
CloudBox runs on our own hardware in the UK, encrypted at rest and GDPR-compliant by default — not a US hyperscaler.
Cheaper to keep files
When you want files to stick around, CloudBox storage starts at £0.99/month — far below a WeTransfer Pro plan.
Try CloudBox now
Send a file up to 2 GB, free, encrypted in your browser. No account needed.
Send a file free →FAQ
Is CloudBox free like WeTransfer?
Yes — you can send files up to 2 GB free with no account, encrypted in your browser. Paid plans add more storage, longer link validity and an API.
Is CloudBox more private than WeTransfer?
Yes. CloudBox transfers are zero-knowledge — encrypted so only your recipient's link can open them. CloudBox cannot read your files.
Where are my files stored?
On CloudBox's own hardware in the UK, encrypted at rest. WeTransfer uses US/EU cloud providers.