Since the case surrounding the general conditions of use of Wetransfer, who indicated for a time that he would use the archives of his users to train his AI, competitors rub their hands.
In social networks, the platform has taken a torrent of criticism, to the point of reverse, although it always indicates to use stored files to “improve their technologies”, without saying more.
But if Wetransfer is today one of the best known solutions for the storage of files, videos and photos, there are several alternatives, some of which are more respectful of privacy or servers located in Europe. Tech & Co offers your selection.
Wetransfer offers a free offer with a maximum of 3 GB of shipping or reception of files per month, with a limit of 10 monthly transfers. The expiration time is short: everything is eliminated after three days online. To extend this period or storage roof, you must subscribe (from 19 euros/month).
Smash: For unlimited transfers
Priviled by image and video professionals, Smash is a platform that has the peculiarity of imposing limits. Whatever the size of a file, you can send it, which makes it the ideal solution for professional use. However, in the free version, beyond 2 GB of shipping, the transfer deadlines are growing considerably and you are no longer a priority.
In order not to have a restriction, you will have to go to the payment subscription.
In addition to a web interface, Smash is also available on iOS and Android.
Swisstransfer: the very generous European alternative
With Swisstransfer, we know that our files are located in Europe, and more particularly in Switzerland. An account is not necessary and you can share a file that can weigh up to 50 GB or even a complete folder. The servers are fast, provided you have the fiber, and there is no real limitation in load speed.
This solution is completely free, to which a maximum maximum is added before the files are expressed. However, keep in mind that its main force, which is the simplicity of its interface, is also its weakness: Swisstransfer does not allow any precise administration of the files sent or the creation of an account to find its links.
In addition to a web interface, Swisstransfer is also available on iOS and Android.
Transternow: Wetransfer in more generous
If you are looking for a registration platform to more easily manage your files and you are used to using Wetransfer, Transternow is a credible alternative. In its free version, the platform is more generous than its competitor with 5 GB by transfer and an expiration of the files that rise to 7 days. We can also protect them by password.
On the other hand, for all other characteristics, such as integration into outlook, more customization or safe authentication, it will be necessary to go through a subscription.
In addition to a web interface, Transternow is also available on iOS and Android.
Thickness: the Franco-Suwiss that does not seem much
With a very rudimentary interface, even a little outdated, Grosficers is a good alternative to similar services. It allows you to transfer a file up to 10 GB in the free version without any download or load speed. The expiration time is 14 days and can send everything to a large number of emails (up to 30). The servers are located in Switzerland and France.
However, keep in mind that if there are packages paid, it is to avoid the advertising that is interrogated in the download pages.
Thickness is not available in the application.
Norishare: To transfer through the remaining French
Small unknown platform, Norishare is a “Normandy product”, as shown proudly on its home page. It does not require any record and wants to be located as an “ecological” and “respectful privacy” alternative. The files, when they expire, are “really eliminated”, without waste that could unnecessarily fill a hard drive.
But this vision has a limit and is a size: if normishare is free, the files transferred necessarily expire after two weeks and is limited to 2 GB per shipment.
Norishare is not available in the application.
Source: BFM TV
