FileTransfer Alternative

FileTransfer is a straightforward file transfer service with a clean interface and a reasonably generous free tier supporting transfers up to 6 GB. For occasional one-off transfers it works well enough, which is why it has built up a steady user base.

The complications start when you need anything beyond casual use. The Plus plan at $9 per month raises the per-transfer limit to 25 GB but caps storage duration at 90 days. The Business plan removes both limits but jumps sharply to $49 per month, a steep step up for users who just need to send transfers larger than 25 GB occasionally. There's no middle ground.

Beyond the pricing structure, FileTransfer has notable feature gaps for professional use. Password protection isn't offered at any tier, which is a hard requirement for users sending confidential client work, NDA deliverables or unreleased creative content. There are no event notifications, so you can't see when files are downloaded without checking manually. Storage regions aren't customisable, which can be a blocker for European businesses with GDPR obligations. And customer-managed encryption isn't offered.

For users who only send a few large transfers per month, paying $49 every month for the Business plan, or being capped at 25 GB on the Plus plan, often doesn't make economic sense.

TransferRocket takes a fundamentally different approach to pricing. Instead of charging a flat monthly fee, you pay per transfer based on file size and storage duration. Transfers up to 5 GB are free. Larger transfers cost a one-time fee, calculated transparently and shown upfront before you commit, with no subscription required.

For freelancers, photographers, videographers and other creatives who send a handful of large files per month, this works out dramatically cheaper than FileTransfer, particularly compared to the $49 Business plan that you'd need for transfers above 25 GB. There's no monthly bill in months you don't send anything, and no need to upgrade to an expensive tier just to send a single large file.

On features, TransferRocket fills the gaps FileTransfer leaves open. Password protection is free on every transfer, including free ones. Customer-managed encryption (SSE-C) lets you provide your own encryption key for maximum confidentiality. Customisable storage regions are supported on every transfer for GDPR compliance. Real-time event notifications tell you the moment your transfer is downloaded. For a wider view, our full comparison of major file transfer services puts the options side by side.