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TransferNow alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded TransferNow alternative is Send Anywhere (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
TransferNow compared with 7 alternatives: WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, SwissTransfer, Send Anywhere and 2 more.
TransferNow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per month (Starter, 2-year plan). 6 of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransferNowThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Smash | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Filemail | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SwissTransfer | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Send Anywhere | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MASV | Free plan · from $58/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Signiant | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
TransferNow starts at $3 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from TransferNow
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
- WeTransfer lists no Windows and Linux apps and browser extension, which TransferNow has.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
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 lists no Windows and Linux apps and browser extension, which TransferNow has.
Suits: One-off transfers where the recipient and sender skip accounts
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
- Filemail lists no browser extension, which TransferNow has.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Sending files in the 5 GB to 250 GB range without a size cap worry
SwissTransfer
Free large file transfers up to 50 GB, hosted in Switzerland
- SwissTransfer lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps and browser extension, which TransferNow has.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
Suits: One-off sharing of large files without signing up
Send Anywhere
Send files by 6-digit key or link, with no sign-in on the free plan
- Send Anywhere starts at $5.99 per month, monthly billing.
- Send Anywhere also covers documents.
Suits: Moving files between your own phone and computer quickly
MASV
Pay-per-GB large file transfer for media and data teams
- MASV starts at $58 per month, billed monthly with a 12-month commitment (250 GB included).
- MASV lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which TransferNow has.
- MASV also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that move large media or dataset files on irregular schedules
Signiant
Accelerated file transfer platform for media companies
- Signiant has no free plan, unlike TransferNow.
- Signiant lists no macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps and browser extension, which TransferNow has.
- Signiant also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Studios, post houses and broadcasters exchanging very large media files
Limits worth knowing in TransferNow
- Free transfers expire after 7 days and the free plan has no storage; the 365-day retention starts with Premium.
- Prices are shown with a Monthly, Annual (-20%) and 2-year (-40%) toggle; only the 2-year figures were readable, so the monthly and annual prices are not listed here.
- Single sign-on and a custom company domain are Enterprise-only.
- The API and SDK are sold as a separate developer offer, not as part of the plans above.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TransferNow?
The alternatives to TransferNow in this directory are WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, SwissTransfer, Send Anywhere, MASV and Signiant. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TransferNow.
Is there a free alternative to TransferNow?
Yes. WeTransfer, Smash, Filemail, SwissTransfer, Send Anywhere and MASV have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.