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The best alternatives to Bunkr

5 European alternatives · updated 8 November 2026 · How we select

Bunkr users often hit walls with unreliable downloads, broken album links, and slow media playback. If you need consistent access and smoother transfers, TransferNow and Filemail offer EU-hosted file sharing with published pricing. Tresorit Send adds end-to-end encryption without requiring registration.

In short

Bunkr covers file transfer, file sharing and file reception. European alternatives: TransferNow, Tresorit Send, Filemail, SwissTransfer and Voltn Share (formerly NetExplorer Share). By area: TransferNow, Tresorit Send and Filemail for file transfer; TransferNow, Tresorit Send and Filemail for file sharing; TransferNow, Filemail and Voltn Share (formerly NetExplorer Share) for file reception.

European alternatives to Bunkr

TransferNow🇫🇷 FR

French file transfer service with end-to-end encryption and EU hosting

Replaces Bunkr for secure file transfer, sharing and reception with branding options.

Covers all of BunkrFrom €3/mo★ 4.9 (11039 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
What users praise and criticise
  • Generous free tier with up to 5 GB file transfers
  • Fast and reliable file uploads and downloads
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Short file retention period (21 days for free accounts)
  • UI described as lacking or outdated
  • Pricing perceived as high or unclear
Tresorit Send🇨🇭 CH

Secure file transfer with end-to-end encryption and no registration

Replaces Bunkr for end-to-end encrypted file transfer and sharing with no account needed.

File transferFile sharing★ 4.4 (445 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001:2022
What users praise and criticise
  • End-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge architecture
  • GDPR-compliant and privacy-first approach for confidential data
  • Secure link sharing without requiring a recipient account
  • High pricing with premium plans starting around $12–15/user/month
  • No block-level sync, leading to slower performance with large files
  • Limited search functionality due to encrypted file indexing restrictions
Filemail🇳🇴 NO

Norwegian file transfer with UDP acceleration and EU hosting

Replaces Bunkr for file transfer, sharing and reception with UDP acceleration.

Covers all of BunkrFrom $9.95/user/mo★ 4.3 (102 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
What users praise and criticise
  • Drag-and-drop interface with no complex settings
  • Handles large files without size limitations
  • End-to-end encryption, password protection and two-factor authentication
  • Free version limited to 5 GB file size and 7-day storage
  • Upload delays and interruptions with poor internet connections
  • Pricing becomes expensive for additional users
SwissTransfer🇨🇭 CH

Secure, free file transfers up to 50 GB with Swiss hosting

Replaces Bunkr for large, secure file transfer and sharing without registration.

File transferFile sharing★ 3.4 (120 reviews)
Swiss hostedGDPRFree planISO 27001
What users praise and criticise
  • No registration required for immediate use
  • Drag-and-drop interface for simple file transfers
  • Free tier allows 50 GB per transfer with 30-day link validity
  • Systematic interruptions and connection drops during transfers
  • Capped transfer speeds (700 KB/s) even on high-speed connections
  • Support described as inaccessible or non-functional
Voltn Share (formerly NetExplorer Share)🇫🇷 FR

Secure file sharing with unlimited file size

Replaces Bunkr for unlimited file transfer, sharing and reception with portals.

Covers all of BunkrFrom €9.90/user/mo★ 3.7 (1 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
What users praise and criticise
  • High encryption standards and GDPR compliance
  • ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and HDS certifications for health data hosting
  • Unlimited file and folder sharing without size or format restrictions
  • Pricing perceived as relatively high compared to alternatives
  • Onboarding or initial setup complexity for larger organizations
  • Desire for more advanced collaboration features (e.g., real-time co-editing, workflow automation)

All Bunkr alternatives at a glance

Which part of Bunkr each alternative covers.

ProviderFile transferFile sharingFile receptionFromRating
Bunkr (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓––
TransferNow 🇫🇷✓✓✓€3/mo★ 4.9 (11039)
Tresorit Send 🇨🇭✓✓On request★ 4.4 (445)
Filemail 🇳🇴✓✓✓$9.95★ 4.3 (102)
SwissTransfer 🇨🇭✓✓On request★ 3.4 (120)
Voltn Share (formerly NetExplorer Share) 🇫🇷✓✓✓€9.90★ 3.7 (1)

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Frequently asked questions

Which tool should I pick if I need to receive large files from clients?

TransferNow and Filemail support file reception. Both offer EU hosting and published pricing. TransferNow also provides end-to-end encryption.

Do any of these tools offer a free plan?

TransferNow, Tresorit Send, Filemail and SwissTransfer have free plans. Voltn Share does not.

Where is my data stored with these tools?

TransferNow, Tresorit Send and Filemail store data in the EU. SwissTransfer is hosted in Switzerland. Voltn Share stores data in the EU.

Which tool is best for sending very large files without registration?

Tresorit Send allows file transfer without registration and uses end-to-end encryption. It has a free plan and EU hosting.

Do any of these tools integrate with email clients or productivity suites?

TransferNow integrates with Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome, Gmail and Mozilla Firefox. Filemail integrates with Microsoft Outlook. SwissTransfer integrates with email clients, WhatsApp and Signal.

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