TransferNow vs WeTransfer
Last updated October 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
Offers secure file sharing and collaboration for teams.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇳🇱 NL · 2009
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Yes, for all customersEU server storage is the default for all customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, Drummond Certified™, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3
ISO 27001
Price from
€3/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook, Google Chrome, Gmail, Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird +4
No
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- −UI described as lacking or outdated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
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
TransferNow
WeTransfer
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Yes, for all customersEU server storage is the default for all customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, Drummond Certified™, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3
ISO 27001
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
- 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