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SwissTransfer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SwissTransfer alternative is TransferNow (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 GB per transfer."
SwissTransfer compared with 6 alternatives: WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow, Filemail, Pixeldrain and 1 more.
SwissTransfer's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwissTransferThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Smash | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| TransferNow | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Filemail | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pixeldrain | Free plan · from €4/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tresorit Send | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from SwissTransfer
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
- WeTransfer also lists a macOS app.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
- WeTransfer does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Smash
Browser-based file transfer with no sign-up and no paid size cap
- Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash also lists a macOS app.
- Smash does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: One-off transfers where the recipient and sender skip accounts
TransferNow
Send large files by email or link, free up to 5 GB per transfer
- TransferNow starts at $3 per month (Starter, 2-year plan).
- TransferNow also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- TransferNow does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: Occasionally sending a large video or photo set to a client
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
- Filemail also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filemail does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: Sending files in the 5 GB to 250 GB range without a size cap worry
Pixeldrain
File hosting and sharing with a free tier and paid plans in euros
- Pixeldrain starts at €4 per month or €40 per year (Pro).
- Pixeldrain lists no iOS and Android apps, which SwissTransfer has.
- Pixeldrain does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: Sharing large files without an account
Tresorit Send
Free encrypted link sharing for files up to 5 GB
- Tresorit Send is free.
- Tresorit Send also lists a browser extension.
- Tresorit Send lists no iOS and Android apps, which SwissTransfer has.
- Tresorit Send is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tresorit Send does not cover file management, which SwissTransfer does.
Suits: One-off sending of large confidential files without making an account
Limits worth knowing in SwissTransfer
- It is temporary sharing, not archiving: files are deleted when the link expires.
- Free links last 1 to 30 days and 250 downloads; longer validity and unlimited downloads need a paid offer.
- Paid-offer prices could not be read from Infomaniak's prices page, so none are listed.
- The swisstransfer.com site refused access from our location as unavailable in the region.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SwissTransfer?
The alternatives to SwissTransfer in this directory are WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow, Filemail, Pixeldrain and Tresorit Send. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SwissTransfer.
Is there a free alternative to SwissTransfer?
Yes. Tresorit Send is free to use. WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow, Filemail and Pixeldrain have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SwissTransfer alternatives work on Windows?
The SwissTransfer listing does not include a Windows app. TransferNow and Filemail list one.
Which SwissTransfer alternatives work on macOS?
The SwissTransfer listing does not include a macOS app. WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow and Filemail list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.