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Filemail vs WeTransfer

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to WeTransfer? Here's how Filemail compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Filemail. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Filemail
WeTransfer
What it is
Norwegian file transfer with UDP acceleration and EU hosting
Offers secure file sharing and collaboration for teams.
Headquarters
🇳🇴 NO
🇳🇱 NL · 2009
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersNorway, The Netherlands, Frankfurt (DE), Central Europe, Scandinavia
Yes, for all customersEU server storage is the default for all customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, GLBA+, GPG13, ISLP
ISO 27001
Price from
$9.95/user/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
GETAPP 4.6/5 (41) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (41) · TRUSTPILOT 2.4/5 (12) · G2 4.1/5 (8)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook add-in, Filemail API, SAML/SSO, Website upload forms
No

Where each one wins

Filemail

Strengths

  • +Drag-and-drop interface with no complex settings
  • +Handles large files without size limitations
  • +End-to-end encryption, password protection and two-factor authentication
  • +GDPR compliance and anti-virus scanning
  • +File tracking, automatic expiration and white-label branding support
  • +Prompt and professional chat support
  • +Outlook integration and custom website form fields
  • +Native Mac app with high reliability

Limitations

  • −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

WeTransfer

Strengths

  • +Simple and intuitive interface for file sharing
  • +Strong encryption standards

Limitations

  • −DPA must be requested separately
  • −No explicit mention of EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification

Data residency & compliance

Filemail
WeTransfer
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersNorway, The Netherlands, Frankfurt (DE), Central Europe, Scandinavia
Yes, for all customersEU server storage is the default for all customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, GLBA+, GPG13, ISLP
ISO 27001

Pricing

Filemail

  • Free Free No subscriptionSend files up to 5 GB · No registration required · Limited features
  • Personal $9.95/month (billed annually) or $12/month (billed monthly) per user / monthMax transfer size 5 GB · Files available for 30 days · 250 GB storage
  • Pro $12/month (billed monthly) or $10/month (billed annually) per user / monthMax transfer size 250 GB · Permanent file availability · 1 TB storage
  • Business $18/month (billed monthly) or $15/month (billed annually) per user / monthUnlimited transfer size · Permanent file availability · 1 TB storage per user
  • Enterprise MFT Custom pricing (contact sales) CustomEverything in Business plan · Configurable file availability · Compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, FINRA, FISMA, GLBA, Cyber Essentials UK

Prices may vary based on billing cycle and region. Contact sales for Enterprise MFT pricing.

WeTransfer

No published pricing we could verify.

Features

Filemail

File Transfer and Sharing
Send files of any size via email or secure links, Unlimited transfers and bandwidth on paid plans, File preview for many file types, Resume interrupted transfers
Security and Compliance
End-to-end encryption (TLS-1.2 AES-256), Password protection for files, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Antivirus scanning with weekly updates
Customization and Branding
Custom subdomain with branding options, Customizable file upload forms (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Forward-facing portals for file sharing activities
Storage and Management
Configurable file availability (30 days to permanent), Storage capacity from 250 GB to 1 TB per user, Option to purchase additional storage, Operations dashboard for insights
Platform Support and Integration
Native apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Microsoft Outlook add-in, Filemail API for system integration, Website-based file sharing without app installation

WeTransfer

Security
TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, Team access controls
Compliance
GDPR-compliant file sharing, Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available, ISO 27001 certified
Data Storage
Default EU server storage
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