WeTransfer: The five best alternatives

There are alternatives to the WeTransfer upload service like sand by the sea. In this practical tip, we present the five best.

First alternative to WeTransfer: Wikisend

As the first of our five alternatives to WeTransfer, Wikisend offers a service that is as simple as it is secure:

• You can access the Wikisend user interface from your browser. It is simple: Select the file on your computer that you want to upload and click on "Upload File". There are no annoying advertisements and complicated additional services.
• Wikisend is ideal for smaller data uploads. You can upload up to 100 MB per upload. In addition, you can protect your upload with a password and enter a description of the download.
• You can individually set the validity of your uploads from 24 hours to 90 days. Uploads that are valid for up to seven days are preferred when downloading and receive a higher download speed.

Upload files to sendanywhere

If you are looking for a reliable alternative to WeTransfer, especially for professional purposes, sendanywhere could be of interest to you. The hoster offers a little more flexibility and more storage space and is also free.

• Unlike WeTransfer, you can use Sendanywhere both via the browser and in your own applications, such as on Mac, Windows, Android or iOS.
• With sendanywhere you can either send files as "code" or share them as a "share link".
• A code is a one-time download intended for one person, which can be passed on to the recipient via a 6-digit number code or a QR code. The recipient can then enter the code on the sendanywhere website and start the download.
• If, on the other hand, you want to share files with several people, you can install the desktop version or the Google Chrome plug-in and have a share link created for your upload. You can then share it with any number of people.
• With sendanywhere, a code is only valid for 10 minutes and only one recipient. If the recipient does not manage to start the download within this time, the file must be uploaded again. A share link, on the other hand, is valid for 48 hours and can be used by several people.
• Sendanywhere outperforms the competition when it comes to upload restrictions: 1GB are allowed by default via the upload with the browser. However, you can upload as many files as you like via the desktop version and the Google Chrome plugin. Sendanywhere limits you neither in the number of files nor in the file size.

Send large files with ZetaUploader

The free provider ZetaUploader works very similar to WeTransfer. In addition, you can make a few advanced settings for your upload here.

• The ZetaUploader interface is easy to use: To upload a file and share it with others, simply select it via your browser and click on "Upload now". S
• You can either generate a link to your file or send it directly by email. Using the advanced settings, you can have your download deleted after a number of days you have set yourself, or you can only allow a certain number of downloads.
• ZetaUploader limits the file size to 500 MB per upload. This is usually enough to send file attachments and larger videos. If you would like to upload larger files, you unfortunately have to switch to another provider.
• Your uploads are online for up to seven days and are only then deleted. You do not give any copyrights to the operator of during the entire period.

Another alternative to WeTransfer: Firefox Send

With Firefox Send you can use a service that is similar to WeTransfer and has a special focus on security.

• You can call up the user interface via the browser. Now simply upload the desired files using drag & drop and an automatic link is generated.
• You can now easily pass the link on to your friends. After a download or after 24 hours, the link expires.
• Firefox Send limits the maximum file size to 1 GB, however, if you have a Firefox account, you can upload files up to 2.5 GB.

Share large files with Terashare

If you want to share very large files, you should take a look at the free WeTransfer alternative Terashare.

• You can use Terashare in the browser or download the application for Windows, Mac or Linux.
• When using the browser, you can upload files up to a maximum size of 10 GB. You can easily forward the created link to your friends.
• If you use the application, you can share files of any size. Your files are not uploaded, but remain on your computer. As long as this is switched on, the data can be downloaded from there.