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TransferNow vs WeTransfer

Last updated August 2026

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

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

What it is
French file transfer service with end-to-end encryption and EU hosting
not established
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, Drummond Certifiedâ„¢, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3
not established
Price from
3 €/month/yr
not established
Free plan
Yes
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome, Gmail, Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird +4
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on WeTransfer; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

TransferNow

Strengths

  • +Generous free tier with up to 5 GB file transfers
  • +Fast and reliable file uploads and downloads
  • +Clean and intuitive interface
  • +Password protection included in free plan
  • +Cross-platform availability (web, mobile, desktop)
  • +Helpful transfer notification system
  • +Easy link or email sharing for recipients

Limitations

  • −Short file retention period (21 days for free accounts)
  • −UI described as lacking or outdated
  • −Pricing perceived as high or unclear

WeTransfer

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

TransferNow
WeTransfer
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, Drummond Certifiedâ„¢, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3
No

Pricing

TransferNow

  • Free Free No registration requiredUp to 5 GB per transfer · Files available for 7 days · Password protection
  • Starter 3 €/month Billed over 2 years with 40% discount10 GB per transfer · 100 GB storage · Files available for 30 days
  • Premium 6 €/month or 144 € for 2 years 40% discount for 2-year commitmentUp to 250 GB per transfer · 1 TB storage · Files available for 365 days
  • Team 18 €/month or 432 € for 2 years 40% discount for 2-year commitment10 users included · Up to 500 GB per transfer · 2 TB shared storage
  • Enterprise On request Custom pricing for 10+ usersCustom transfer size and storage · SCIM provisioning · HDS certification option

Discounts apply for 2-year commitments. Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.

WeTransfer

No published pricing we could verify.

Features

TransferNow

File Transfer and Sharing
Send large files via email or shareable links, Transfer files up to 5 GB (Free), 250 GB (Premium), or 500 GB (Team), Files available for download for 7 days (Free) or up to 365 days (paid plans), File preview and streaming for images, videos, audio, and documents
File Reception
Request files by email, Create secure file deposit links, Embed customizable file reception widget on websites, Manage file reception and notifications
Security and Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, Antivirus scanning on all transfers, Selectable storage region (Europe, America, Asia)
Customization and Branding
White label customization (logo, wallpaper, color scheme), Custom download page text and media, Personalized subdomain (e.g., yourcompany.transfernow.net) from Premium, Custom company domain (CNAME) on Enterprise plan
User and Team Management
Address book and contact groups, Multi-user management with permissions (Team/Enterprise), Administrator control over users, billing, and file access (Team/Enterprise), Subdomain and user group management (Enterprise)

WeTransfer

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.