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WeTransfer vs TransferXL: catalog facts
WeTransferTransferXL
Free

Free to send files without an account.

Freemium

Transfers up to 5 GB are free; paid plans allow up to 200 GB.

Web Web
  • Sends large files without needing an account
  • Recipients only need a browser to download
  • Free transfers up to 5 GB without registration
  • Optional end-to-end encryption
  • Files pass through a third-party server
  • The site relies on scripts that some firewalls and browser setups block
  • Larger transfers require a paid plan
  • Files pass through a third-party service
Web application, Hosted service Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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