WeTransfer alternative with end-to-end encryption
Honest comparison. WeTransfer is a polished product; the difference is who can see your files.
| LimeShare | WeTransfer (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | End-to-end in your browser; the service never has the key | In transit and at rest; the service can access files and previews |
| Account | None, ever | Email verification for most transfers |
| Free size | 3 files × 3 GB per transfer | Around 3 GB per transfer, monthly caps apply |
| Expiry | 1–48 h, burn on first download, destroy any time | Typically 3 days |
| File names visible to the service | No (encrypted manifest) | Yes |
| Ads and tracking | None | Advertising on download pages |
| Password protection | Free, Argon2id, never sent to the server | Paid plans |
| Open source client | Yes (LSC1 protocol + client library) | No |
Competitor figures reflect public plan pages as of 2026 and may change.
Where WeTransfer is better
Long-standing brand, native desktop and mobile apps, team features, custom branding and integrations on paid plans. If you need those today and do not mind the provider holding your plaintext, it is a fine choice.
Where LimeShare is better
Anything you would not want a stranger at the provider — or anyone who breaches it — to open: client work, legal and medical documents, unreleased media, personal videos. Zero-knowledge means there is nothing to leak.