Tresorit Send vs WeTransfer
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to WeTransfer? Here's how Tresorit Send compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Tresorit Send. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Secure file transfer with end-to-end encryption and no registration
not established
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
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Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, NIS2, EAL4+
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Price from
No
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Free plan
Yes
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Open Source
No
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Integrations
No
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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
Tresorit Send
Strengths
- +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
- +Intuitive interface and ease of use
- +Reliable file synchronization, even for large files
- +Multi-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, web browsers)
- +Strong security features compared to competitors like Dropbox
Limitations
- −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
WeTransfer
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
Tresorit Send
WeTransfer
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, NIS2, EAL4+
No
Pricing
Tresorit Send
- Free Free No time limitEnd-to-end encrypted file sharing · Send files up to 5 GB · Password-protected links
Tresorit Send is freemium and will remain free; advanced features require Tresorit's paid plans.
WeTransfer
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
Tresorit Send
- Security & Encryption
- Client-side, end-to-end encryption, Zero-knowledge architecture, AES-256 encryption, Files encrypted on device before upload
- File Sharing & Transfer
- Send files up to 5 GB, Generate secure links, Password-protect shared links, Set link expiration dates
- Access & Control
- Access logs for file opens, Email notifications on file access, Password protection for files, Link revocation
- Privacy & Compliance
- GDPR-compliant, Swiss jurisdiction, No ads or telemetry, Independent audits
- User Experience
- Browser-based interface, Desktop and mobile app support, Drag-and-drop file upload, No account required for basic use
WeTransfer
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.