File2Share vs WeTransfer: which should you use?
Both let you send a file and get a download link back with no account. The real differences are the free size limit, how long files stay up, and whether there's a cost-free tier for bigger files.
Numbers below are what each service advertised at the time of writing. Free-tier limits change, so if a figure matters for your decision, check the provider's current pricing page before you rely on it.
Side by side
| File2Share (free) | WeTransfer (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Max file size | 50 GB | 2 GB |
| Account required | No | No, for a one-off "quick transfer" |
| How long files are kept | 14 days (you can set it shorter) | Around 7 days |
| Password protection | Yes, free | Paid plans only |
| Upload from a terminal / script | Yes, curl -T file https://file2share.us | No public free API |
| QR code for the link | Yes | No |
| Supported by | Ads on the download page | Ads + paid upsells |
Which one fits
- Sending something under 2 GB to a non-technical recipient — either works fine; use whichever you already have open.
- Sending video, a photo set, a VM image, or anything over 2 GB for free — 50 GB on File2Share is the only free option between the two; WeTransfer requires a paid plan.
- Uploading from a server, CI job, or script — File2Share's curl upload has no equivalent on WeTransfer's free tier.
- You want the file password-protected without paying — File2Share includes it free; WeTransfer puts it behind a paid plan.
- Brand recognition matters (e.g. sending to a client who expects a familiar name) — WeTransfer is the more widely recognised brand.
Try it
No signup either way, so the fastest comparison is to upload the same file to both and see which link you'd rather send.
Send a file up to 50 GB free
No account, link ready in seconds.
Questions
Is File2Share actually free?
Yes. Sending files up to 50 GB needs no account and no payment, supported by ads on the download page.
Which has the bigger free limit?
File2Share allows 50 GB per file free. WeTransfer's free tier is 2 GB; larger files need a paid WeTransfer plan.
Does either keep files forever?
No. File2Share keeps files up to 14 days. WeTransfer's free tier keeps files for about a week. Both are for sending, not long-term storage.
Can I upload from the command line?
File2Share supports curl -T file https://file2share.us with no account. See command-line uploads.