Hit the WeTransfer limit? These are your alternatives in 2026
WeTransfer free allows a maximum of 2GB. Got a larger file? Then you need an alternative — and there are better options.
What is the WeTransfer limit?
WeTransfer free has an upload limit of 2GB per transfer. If you want to send more, WeTransfer forces you to switch to WeTransfer Pro — for €15 per month.
For someone who only occasionally wants to send a large file, a monthly subscription makes no sense. Fortunately there are better alternatives.
Alternative 1: share2file.com (recommended)
share2file.com is a European alternative without a subscription:
- Free up to 3GB — more than WeTransfer's 2GB limit
- Up to 10GB for €2 — a one-off payment, no subscription
- Up to 20GB for €4 — for large projects or videos
- No account needed
- Files deleted automatically after 1–30 days
Compare: WeTransfer Pro costs €15/month. For the occasional large file you pay a one-off €2–4 here.
Alternative 2: Google Drive
Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage and you can share files via a link. Downsides:
- Requires a Google account
- Files are not deleted automatically
- Google has access to your files
Alternative 3: Compress the file
If your file is just over 2GB, you can try to make it smaller:
- Compress video — makes videos 60–80% smaller
- Resize images — reduces file size without visible quality loss
- Zip a folder — bundles multiple files and compresses documents
Comparison: WeTransfer vs alternatives
| Service | Free limit | More than 2GB | Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| share2file.com | 3GB | €2 one-off | No |
| WeTransfer free | 2GB | €15/month | No |
| Google Drive | 15GB | €2.99/month | Yes |
| Dropbox | 2GB | €9.99/month | Yes |
Conclusion
If you hit WeTransfer's 2GB limit, there is no need for an expensive subscription. For files up to 3GB share2file.com is completely free. For larger files you pay a one-off €2–4 — no subscription, no account.