How the Free Plans Compare
| Free plan | UpLink Files | WeTransfer | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly volume | 15 GB | 3 GB | 5 times more room each month |
| Per transfer size | 5 GB | 3 GB | Bigger single sends |
| Transfers per month | 10 | 10 | Same count, more volume |
| Link lifetime | 14 days | 3 days | Clients get time to download |
| Account to send | Not required | Required | Send as a guest with 2 GB |
| Password protection | Yes | Paid plans | Free on every UpLink Files account |
| Ads on the page | None | Yes | Nothing but your files |
How the Paid Plans Compare
| Paid entry plan | UpLink Files Pro | WeTransfer Starter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price monthly | $6 | $10 | Lower monthly rate |
| Price yearly | $48, about $4 a month | $84, about $7 a month | 33% off the monthly rate |
| Monthly volume | 250 GB | 300 GB | WeTransfer allows more volume |
| Per transfer size | 100 GB | Up to plan volume | Both handle large sends |
| Transfers per month | Unlimited | 10 | No transfer count ceiling |
| Link lifetime | Up to 30 days | Shorter by default | Longer window for clients |
| Your own domain | 1 included | Higher tier only | Branding without the upgrade |
Where UpLink Files is the better choice
You deliver files to clients. WeTransfer positions its free plan for personal use, so client work sits outside it. UpLink Files is built for small businesses on every plan, including free.You want your brand on the download page. Pro connects your own domain and takes our name off the page for $6 a month. WeTransfer asks you to move up to a higher tier for the same thing.
Your recipients are slow to download. A 3 day link means chasing people. Free links last 14 days here, and paid links last 30 or 90.
You care what happens to your files. We never sell your files, and we never use them to train AI. Files delete when the transfer expires.
Where WeTransfer is the better choice
You want the name everyone recognizes. WeTransfer has been the default for years, and some clients expect it.
You need more than 250 GB of monthly volume on an entry plan. WeTransfer Starter allows 300 GB. Our Business plan covers 1 TB if you need more room.
You need shared team accounts. UpLink Files is one user per account. WeTransfer sells team plans.
Switching is Quick
There is nothing to migrate. Transfers are temporary by design, so you start sending through UpLink Files on your next delivery. Create a free account, upload your files, and send. If you want your own domain on the links, add it under Custom Domains on a Pro or Business plan.