The SwissTransfer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about SwissTransfer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
SwissTransfer
The Insider’s Guide
Free large file transfers up to 50 GB, hosted in Switzerland
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from SwissTransfer’s own pages.
Made by Infomaniak · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from SwissTransfer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on SwissTransfer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 62 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
SwissTransfer is Infomaniak's file transfer service for sending files up to 50 GB per transfer by link or e-mail, with no account needed. Files are stored in Switzerland and deleted when the link expires. Paid offers add branding, history and unlimited downloads.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about SwissTransfer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for sending large files for free from Switzerland
SwissTransfer sends files up to 50 GB a transfer by link or email with no account, and files are stored in Switzerland.
- 2
There is a free plan
Up to 50 GB per transfer, up to 250 downloads, links valid 1 to 30 days; no account required.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
50 GB per transfer
Send up to 50 GB per transfer with no limit on the number of monthly transfers.
- 5
Link or e-mail delivery
Share a generated link or have the service e-mail your recipients, with an optional password.
- 6
Swiss hosting
Files are stored in Infomaniak data centers in Switzerland, encrypted in transit and at rest.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 62 of 91
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Nothing SwissTransfer does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
SwissTransfer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Infomaniak
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.9 on the App Store, 761 ratings
The report card
Best for sending large files for free from Switzerland
SwissTransfer sends files up to 50 GB a transfer by link or email with no account, and files are stored in Switzerland. Links last 1 to 30 days, that is temporary sharing, and paid prices could not be read.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The paid offers add branding, history and unlimited downloads, but their prices could not be read, so there is nothing to compare. |
| Free plan and trial | B | 50 GB a transfer, up to 250 downloads and links of 1 to 30 days, with no account. Files are deleted when the link expires. |
| Features | C | One job: send files by link, with paid extras. It does that job fully, but it is a smaller job than storage. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Add files, send, done, with no account. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iOS and Android, with kDrive from the same maker. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who SwissTransfer is for
- Fits if you send big files now and then and want them stored in Switzerland
- Works for people who do not want to make an account
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want files kept, as they are deleted when the link expires
- Tight if a link must last longer than 30 days or past 250 downloads
- Watch out: the paid prices were not readable, and swisstransfer.com refused access from our location
Good to know
Good for
- One-off sharing of large files without signing up
- People who want files kept in Switzerland
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
SwissTransfer's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
The paid offers add branding, history and unlimited downloads, but their prices could not be read, so there is nothing to compare.
We could not confirm SwissTransfer’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. swisstransfer.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Free large file transfers up to 50 GB, hosted in Switzerland. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sharing, file management.
One job: send files by link, with paid extras.
- 50 GB per transfer
- Send up to 50 GB per transfer with no limit on the number of monthly transfers.
- Link or e-mail delivery
- Share a generated link or have the service e-mail your recipients, with an optional password.
- Swiss hosting
- Files are stored in Infomaniak data centers in Switzerland, encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Branded download pages
- Paid offers let you customize logo, colors and background, and use your own domain with Custom Brand.
- Mobile apps
- An app for iOS and Android sends and receives transfers.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- kDrive
SwissTransfer is made by Infomaniak.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
62/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
SwissTransfer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 62 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 67 of 91) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. SwissTransfer’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 91
- BFree plan and trialAbove 67 of 91
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 91
- BEase of useAbove 60 of 91
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 31 of 91
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing SwissTransfer does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 62 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade.
What you could not
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. SwissTransfer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow, Filemail and Pixeldrain
The 5 tools SwissTransfer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
WeTransfer
Free plan · from $8/mo
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up.
- Only WeTransfer lists a macOS app.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
- 2.4GPA
Smash
Free plan · from $6/mo
Browser-based file transfer with no sign-up and no paid size cap.
- Only Smash lists a macOS app.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
- 3.0GPA
TransferNow
Free plan · from $3/mo
Send large files by email or link, free up to 5 GB per transfer.
- Only TransferNow lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TransferNow lists a browser extension.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
- 2.4GPA
Filemail
Free plan · from $6/mo
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB.
- Only Filemail lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
- 2.8GPA
Pixeldrain
Free plan · from €4/mo
File hosting and sharing with a free tier and paid plans in euros.
- Only SwissTransfer lists iOS and Android apps.
- SwissTransfer also covers file management.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is SwissTransfer free?
SwissTransfer has a free plan. Up to 50 GB per transfer, up to 250 downloads, links valid 1 to 30 days; no account required.
What platforms does SwissTransfer work on?
SwissTransfer is available on Web, iOS and Android.
How is SwissTransfer rated?
SwissTransfer's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.9 out of 5 from 761 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does SwissTransfer have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SwissTransfer is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does SwissTransfer have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SwissTransfer is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is SwissTransfer open source?
SwissTransfer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does SwissTransfer integrate with?
SwissTransfer's listing names kDrive. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes SwissTransfer?
SwissTransfer is made by Infomaniak.
What are the alternatives to SwissTransfer?
The closest alternatives to SwissTransfer in our directory are WeTransfer, Smash, TransferNow, Filemail and Pixeldrain.
How does SwissTransfer compare with other file storage and sync services?
SwissTransfer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 62 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 10.
Could I make my own version of SwissTransfer?
Nothing SwissTransfer does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from SwissTransfer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SwissTransfer's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Infomaniak. Prices change, so check swisstransfer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- SwissTransfer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/swisstransfer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what SwissTransfer’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. SwissTransfer is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Infomaniak. Prices and plans change: check swisstransfer.com before you buy.