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WeTransfer

Overview

What is WeTransfer?

WeTransfer in the Netherlands offers a large file transfer service which includes up to 20 GB transfer with its Pro service, as well as 100 GB of cloud storage.

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Pricing

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Pro

$12.00

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

PRUEBA DEMO 2 WETRANSFER

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Wetransfer uploading demo Desktop

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WeTransfer Demo

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WeTransfer uploader (no plus required)

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Product Details

What is WeTransfer?

WeTransfer Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

WeTransfer in the Netherlands offers a large file transfer service which includes up to 20 GB transfer with its Pro service, as well as 100 GB of cloud storage.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.6.

The most common users of WeTransfer are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

WeTransfer is a versatile file transfer service that is widely used across organizations for various purposes. Users rely on WeTransfer to send large invoice files in AR, pitches, contracts, and technical reports. Its value becomes evident when users encounter attachment size limits in email clients like Outlook, as it eliminates the problem of not being able to send large files via email. Many users find WeTransfer easier to use than alternatives like Dropbox and Box, making it a preferred method for file transfers.

One key use case is within production teams where WeTransfer is used on a daily basis to send project files and drafts between team members and deliver files to clients. It offers the ability to send larger files than email and is more efficient than using a cloud service. Additionally, WeTransfer proves valuable for sharing files and assets with clients, vendors, and third parties, particularly when they need access outside the corporate shared drive or from remote offices. The free service provided by WeTransfer is particularly helpful, allowing users to send large files up to 2GB to multiple email addresses while providing options for password protection and download expiration/delete dates. Overall, WeTransfer provides a reliable and user-friendly solution for file transfers, especially in cases where email or other cloud storage platforms are not viable options.

Speed of File Transfer: Many users have consistently praised WeTransfer for its impressive speed when it comes to both uploading and downloading files. This quick and efficient performance allows users to seamlessly share large files without any delays or frustrations.

Document Tracking: The feature that enables users to track the status of their shared documents is highly valued by many reviewers. They appreciate being able to see if a document has been opened by the recipient, as well as how many times it has been accessed. This valuable insight helps users stay informed and ensures that important files are being viewed and utilized.

Password Protection: WeTransfer offers the convenient option of password protecting documents, which several users find extremely useful. By adding an extra layer of security, this feature gives users peace of mind knowing that their sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access.

Limited file size limit: Some users have reported that the file size limit of 2GB, unless a premium account is purchased, is too restrictive for their needs. They feel that the limit should be increased to accommodate larger files.

Automatic deletion of files: Users have mentioned that files are automatically deleted after 7 days, unless a premium account is used. This can be inconvenient for those who need to access their files for a longer period. It would be beneficial if there was an option to extend the storage duration or avoid automatic deletion.

Unreliable uploading with weak internet connection: Uploading large files may fail if the user does not have a strong internet connection. This has been frustrating for some customers who rely on WeTransfer for transferring important files. It would be helpful if there were better error handling and retry mechanisms in place to mitigate this issue.

Based on user reviews, here are the key recommendations for WeTransfer:

  1. Users highly recommend utilizing WeTransfer for efficient file sharing, particularly when time is a crucial factor.

  2. It is suggested to consider investing in WeTransfer, especially if one plans to use it for an extended period. The free version has file size limitations, so opting for the yearly rate or subscription is recommended to access more storage.

  3. WeTransfer is praised as a straightforward and user-friendly solution suitable for both technical and non-technical users. Individuals and small businesses can benefit from its capability to seamlessly transfer small videos, photos, or documents.

  4. Many users consider WeTransfer essential for sharing data with colleagues, friends, and family members.

  5. Some users enthusiastically recommend WeTransfer to everyone due to its outstanding features that allow for hassle-free large file transfers without external devices.

  6. For sending large graphic design files and images, users suggest taking advantage of WeTransfer's no sign-in feature.

  7. It is recommended to explore the paid version of WeTransfer for its simplicity and ability to cater to multiple users in a business environment.

  8. If frequent large file transfers are part of your routine, trying out WeTransfer is highly suggested.

  9. While WeTransfer may not offer every feature available in other file transferring software options, it stands out as the simplest and easiest to use.

  10. Users appreciate WeTransfer's intuitive interface, appealing design, and the added benefit of being free to use.

Overall, users' opinions about WeTransfer are positive, emphasizing its ease of use, convenience, and suitability for various file sharing needs.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WeTransfer in order to share materials between employees inside the company or to share them with clients and other companies. It helps us share big files that we can not attach via email on occasions where we can not upload them to Google Drive. It's extremely easy to use!
  • Not asking you to have an account to upload things.
  • Not asking you to have an account to download things.
  • Being free for not so big files.
  • It "broke" a few times lately.
  • The deadline to download files sometimes is not long enough (even though it's days!!).
  • It'd be great if it was free for bigger files too.
It is the most appropriate tool to quickly share documents with someone you don't want to give access to your company's own online library, yet you have to share files. It's great that there's no need to create a user, nor for uploading or downloading files. Just have in mind that the documents on the link have an expiration day!
Doug Harrison | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WeTransfer is very helpful when sending large documents to clients when email or Dropbox is not available. It's very easy to use.
  • File transfers.
  • Free.
  • Save contacts.
  • Lower price.
WeTransfer works well for sharing outside of a shared drive, and especially for large file sizes. We use WeTransfer for sharing files and assets with clients, vendors and 3rd parties. It's valuable for sharing outside our corporate shared drive, accessing from remote offices, and especially for download and sharing large files.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use it to transfer photos to clients as part of my photo editing service. I need to be able to receive and send photos easily.
  • You don't have to sign up for an account, you can just use it when visiting the website.
  • It is really simple and straightforward to use.
  • It has never failed me.
  • It tells you when your files have been successfully sent and when the other person downloaded it.
  • There is nothing I'm missing. I'm using the free version and it's working great for me at this stage.
WeTransfer is well suited when you have multiple photos you want to share with someone, i.e. a photographer, photo editor or freelancer may benefit.
Rob Gokee | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I've recently begun using WeTransfer more regular to send files to clients, because it's easier to use than Dropbox and Box, in my opinion. While I've used WeTransfer off and on for many years, it's slowly becoming my de facto method for file transfers. It's quick, easy, uncluttered and uncomplicated.
  • File transfers.
  • Ease of downloads.
  • Great interface.
  • The price for Pro is a bit high.
  • A way for free users to save an address book.
  • The offline app isn't as robust as the web client.
I'm transferring audio files to clients on a daily basis, and I need a way to do that quickly and efficiently. WeTransfer fits both those criteria - their emails are timely, they send me notifications when files have been downloaded at the client end, and the file size is great for even free users.
August 11, 2019

Dropbox vs. WeTransfer

Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have to send very large files, which are usually high-resolution images of artworks that we sell. This is the lifeblood of our business. We prefer Dropbox, but many others we work with prefer WeTransfer. It seems to be most helpful when dealing with a large company that has a firewall and will not allow users inside the firewall to download and install software like Dropbox.
  • Beautiful interface.
  • Useful for those inside firewalls.
  • Generally very speedy.
  • I deeply dislike that I don't know where WeTransfer puts my files after they are downloaded, especially from computer to computer, since those settings are usually different.
WeTransfer is super great for users behind a firewall. But we prefer using Dropbox because we know where our files are at all times, across all devices. Otherwise, WeTransfer is very easy to use and I especially like that the loading screens are frequently different or beautiful or entertaining instead of bland.
Michael Anderson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our production team uses WeTransfer (Pro membership) on a daily basis to send project files and drafts between our team and to deliver files to clients. It enables us to send much larger files than email and is more efficient than using a cloud service.
  • Transferring large files.
  • Auto expiring links after a set amount of time.
  • Allows branded backgrounds to keep branding cohesive.
  • Possibly a higher paid tier for even larger files.
  • More video integration for branding.
  • Better, more customizable "message" area.
WeTransfer is great for sending files too large for email without having to hassle with Dropbox or another cloud service.
Ann M. Frank | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WeTransfer for sharing files and assets with clients, vendors and 3rd parties. It's valuable for sharing outside our corporate shared drive, accessing from remote offices, and especially for download and sharing large files.
  • Sharing large files
  • Accessing files remotely
  • Sharing files remotely
  • Sharing with those who do not have access to our shared drive (clients, vendors, 3rd parties)
  • File limit for the free transfer version sometimes is not enough
  • Chrome can be a bit wonky uploading - sometimes it takes more than once to complete
WeTransfer works well for sharing outside of a shared drive, and especially for large file sizes. The biggest challenge is that there are other options for file sharing and our clients and vendors use many different ones - it would be great if we could adopt just one.
December 17, 2018

Review: WeTransfer

Chris Hecox | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used WeTransfer frequently at my former place of employment, and I use it somewhat consistently with my business. WeTransfer is a good option for file transfer.
  • WeTransfer makes it pretty easy to upload files. You cannot create file/folder structures inside of it, but you can .zip files to send.
  • WeTransfer creates and provides share links, which can be dropped into emails for multiple users at once.
  • Paid version allows you to customize more parts of the software.
  • With the free version, you are limited to 2GB of file transferring. Likely if you are sending lots of files, you'll be upgrading to Plus instead.
  • Download links expire after a certain amount of time. It's important to download each link immediately and not forget where you left the downloaded files.
WeTransfer is very helpful for file transfer and I recommend using it if you find yourself sending files frequently. Depending on the size of your business and how timely/often you send files, you might consider the Plus plan over free.
Daryl Wise Jr. | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
With my business VGSoundtrackGuy Music, I hire musicians to do help me with various projects. And most of the time, the files I send them are over 1GB. Enter WeTransfer! WeTransfer's free service allows you to send up to 2GB of files to up to 20 email addresses. They also allow you to set a password to the download for protection as well as a download expiration/delete date. This is great as using regular GMail or Yahoo mail isn't as secure.
  • Allowance for files up to 2GB. This is unique as I don't know of many free temporary file hosters that allow more than 1GB.
  • No registration. I can upload, add my recipient emails and send! No lengthy registration or wait for moderation account approval. Just upload and send!
  • It's $0.00! Free! There is a Paid version but the Free 2GB version is just fine for our needs!
  • We wish the Password and Expiration date features were NOT exclusive to the Paid version of WeTransfer.
Yahoo, Gmail and etc. aren't so friendly with 1GB+ files. So WeTransfer is a life saver when I need to send big files quickly and for free!
Aubrey Dixon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WeTransfer is used across the whole organization for various purposes - in AR we use it to send large invoice files, in sales they use it to send pitches and contracts, and our IT department uses it to send various technical reports with large amounts of data. WeTransfer is extremely useful due to the attachment size limit in Outlook. Even if IT lifts the restriction for outgoing messages, there is no guarantee that the recipient will be able to receive a large file via email. WeTransfer eliminates this problem entirely.
  • WeTransfer is very fast for uploading & downloading.
  • WeTransfer allows you to see if the document was opened by the recipient & how many times.
  • WeTransfer allows you to password protect documents.
  • WeTransfer is extremely secure & safe to use.
  • The file size limit is 2GB unless you get the premium account.
  • Files are deleted after 7 days unless you have a premium account.
  • Large file uploads may fail unless you have a very strong internet connection.
I would definitely recommend WeTransfer - especially the paid version. I feel like all of the shortcomings with the free service (file size limit & content deletion after 7 days) are all fixed when you upgrade your account, and the service is not very expensive. It only costs $12/monthly or $120/annually. WeTransfer makes it so easy to send files, and the additional features such as creating a link to your content & password protection are great. Very straightforward & easy to use.
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