TL;DR
- TransferNow's Premium plan ($10/mo) gives a branded subdomain (
yourstudio.transfernow.net) and full visual customization, but a true custom domain ('files.yourdomain.com') requires its custom-priced Enterprise plan.- What "custom domain" means in this guide: your own domain on the download page, like
files.yourstudio.com, not a branded subdomain on the vendor's own domain, likeyourstudio.transfernow.net. TransferNow's Premium plan is the second kind.- TrunkTransfer ($9/mo) is cheaper than TransferNow Premium, includes a true custom domain as standard, and adds a client portal, which TransferNow doesn't offer at any price.
- TransferNow's Team plan is a flat $30/mo for up to 10 users with no smaller tier, which is awkward pricing for a 2 or 3-person studio.
- For huge video or production files, MASV and Google Drive both have higher per-file limits than TransferNow's 250GB cap on Premium.
- WeTransfer changed its plans in 2026: free now allows 3GB across up to 10 sends per month, and files only stick around for 1 to 3 days.
If you're looking at TransferNow alternatives because you want a true custom domain without an Enterprise quote, or because you need a client portal that TransferNow doesn't offer at any price, TrunkTransfer is the most direct option at $9/mo, cheaper than TransferNow's own Premium plan. If TransferNow's 250GB cap is the issue and you're sending large video files, MASV has no per-file limit. The rest of this guide covers all six with current pricing and what each one does well.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Best For | Custom Domain | Client Portal | Free Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrunkTransfer | Branded agency delivery | Yes (Starter+) | Yes (Starter+) | No free plan, 7-day free trial |
| WeTransfer | Occasional large sends | No | No | 3GB total, up to 10 sends/30 days, 1-3 day expiry |
| Dropbox Transfer | Dropbox users sending small files | No | No | 100MB per transfer, 7-day expiry |
| MASV | Huge video/production files | No | No | 15GB/month, no per-file cap |
| Smash | Freelancers, casual branding | Enterprise only | No | 2GB per transfer |
| Google Drive | Teams already on Google Workspace | No | No | 15GB total storage |
Why Look for a TransferNow Alternative
TransferNow is a solid product on its own terms: a branded subdomain and full visual customization from $10/mo, link validity up to 365 days, EU and US data centers, and Outlook and Gmail integrations. The reasons agencies look elsewhere come down to three specific gaps:
A true custom domain requires an Enterprise quote. Premium gives you yourstudio.transfernow.net, which is still TransferNow's domain with your name on the front of it. If you want files.yourstudio.com, the only way to get there on TransferNow is a custom-priced Enterprise plan, the same gate Smash uses.
There's no client portal at any price. Every delivery, on Free, Premium, or Team, is a standalone link. If a client needs to find something you sent them three weeks ago, there's no single ongoing space for that, just whatever link you originally sent.
Team pricing doesn't scale down. TransferNow Team is a flat $30/mo (or $18/mo on a 2-year plan) for up to 10 users, with no smaller tier. A 2 or 3-person studio that wants shared admin features pays the same as a 10-person team.
What to Look For Instead
A true custom domain, not a subdomain. files.yourstudio.com and yourstudio.transfernow.net look similar at a glance, but only one of them is actually your domain. Check whether "custom domain" in a pricing page means CNAME support for your own domain, or just a personalized subdomain on the vendor's domain.
Client portals. A portal gives each client one bookmarkable link that collects every file you've ever sent them, rather than a growing pile of separate links in old emails.
Download tracking. Most tools have caught up here, including TransferNow's paid plans, so this is less of a differentiator than it used to be, but still worth checking if you're moving to a free plan.
Team pricing that fits your actual team size. If you're 2 or 3 people, look for per-seat pricing or a small-team tier rather than a flat rate built around 10 users.
The 6 Alternatives
1. TrunkTransfer
TrunkTransfer is built specifically for agencies handing off finished work to clients. The Starter plan ($9/mo, or $6/mo billed yearly, with a 7-day free trial) includes 200GB per transfer with a 30-day expiry, and includes a custom domain, full branding, and client portals.
Key features:
- Delivery pages on your own domain (e.g.
files.youragency.com), with no TrunkTransfer branding visible to clients - Client portals so each client has one link collecting every delivery you've sent them
- Email notifications when a client downloads a file
- Password protection and link expiry on every transfer
Pros:
- Custom domain and full branding from the $9/mo Starter plan, the lowest price on this list for that combination
- Client portal is included on the same plan, not a separate add-on
- No account or sign-in required for the recipient, ever
Cons:
- Built for delivery, not ongoing storage or team collaboration, so it sits alongside whatever you already use for internal files rather than replacing it
- Files expire on a schedule (30 days Starter, 365 days Pro), so it's not a place to archive work long-term
- No real-time document editing, so it won't replace Google Docs or Sheets for working files
How it compares to TransferNow: TrunkTransfer's $9/mo Starter plan is cheaper than TransferNow's $10/mo Premium, and it's the only one of the two with a true custom domain (files.yourstudio.com instead of yourstudio.transfernow.net) and a client portal, which TransferNow doesn't offer at any price. Premium's 365-day link validity is longer than Starter's 30 days, though TrunkTransfer's Pro plan also reaches 365 days. See the full TrunkTransfer vs TransferNow comparison for a closer side-by-side.
Best for: Agencies and freelancers who deliver finished work to clients regularly and want every touchpoint, including the download page, to look like it came from them.
2. WeTransfer
WeTransfer changed its plans significantly in 2026. The free plan now allows up to 10 transfers or 3GB total in any rolling 30-day period, and files stay available for only 1 to 3 days before they're gone. The Starter plan ($8/mo) raises the monthly cap to 300GB, still with short-lived links. Ultimate ($23/mo) removes the transfer cap entirely, imposes no per-transfer size limit, and adds custom expiration dates, password protection, and some page branding (though still on a we.tl address, not your own domain).
Key features:
- No per-transfer size limit on Ultimate, with no monthly cap
- Password protection and custom expiration on Starter and above
- Some logo and color customization on Ultimate, but no custom domain on any plan
- Teams plan ($19/user/mo, 2-user minimum) for shared workspaces
Pros:
- Free plan now includes password protection and file requests, features that used to require a paid plan
- Ultimate removes the transfer cap entirely and imposes no per-transfer size limit
- Almost every client already recognizes a WeTransfer link, so there's no "what is this" hesitation
Cons:
- The 2026 changes made the free plan more restrictive overall: 3GB total per month across all sends, not 3GB per send, and files only last 1 to 3 days
- No custom domain at any price, including Ultimate and Teams
- Branding on Ultimate is limited to a we.tl address, not your own domain
How it compares to TransferNow: WeTransfer's free tier (3GB total per month) is smaller than TransferNow's free tier (5GB per transfer), and WeTransfer's free links last only 1 to 3 days versus TransferNow's 7 days. Neither offers a true custom domain (WeTransfer has no custom domain on any plan; TransferNow gates it at Enterprise). WeTransfer's Ultimate ($23/mo) costs more than TransferNow Premium ($10/mo) but removes the transfer cap entirely, where TransferNow Premium still caps each transfer at 250GB. See the WeTransfer alternatives guide or TrunkTransfer vs WeTransfer for more.
Best for: Occasional large sends where branding doesn't matter and you'd rather not manage link validity windows.
3. Dropbox Transfer
Dropbox Transfer is a feature within Dropbox for sending files via a link, separate from Dropbox's main storage. The free plan caps transfers at 100MB with a 7-day expiry. Dropbox Plus raises the transfer limit to 2GB, and Professional or Advanced plans raise it to 100GB, with custom expiration, passwords, and basic branding available from Professional upward.
Key features:
- Transfers don't count against your Dropbox storage quota
- Custom expiration dates and password protection on Professional and above
- Transfer stats and history on paid Transfer plans
- Familiar if your agency already uses Dropbox for internal files
Pros:
- If you already pay for Dropbox, Transfer is built in rather than a separate subscription
- A one-off send with automatic 7-day expiry, so it doesn't add clutter to your storage
- Recipients never need a Dropbox account to download
Cons:
- The free limit (100MB) is the smallest on this list by a wide margin
- No custom domain or meaningful branding on any Dropbox plan
- Reaching 100GB per transfer requires the Professional or Advanced tier, a bigger jump than most freelancers need just for transfers
How it compares to TransferNow: Dropbox Transfer's 100MB free limit is far smaller than TransferNow's 5GB, and Dropbox Transfer has no branding or visual customization at all, where TransferNow Premium adds a branded subdomain and full page customization. Neither has a client portal or a true custom domain. See TrunkTransfer vs Dropbox Transfer or the Dropbox Transfer alternatives guide for more.
Best for: Agencies already paying for Dropbox who want transfers to stay separate from their main storage, for small files only.
4. MASV
MASV is built for production teams moving very large media files. There's no file size cap. The first 15GB each month is free, and after that it's pay-as-you-go at $0.25/GB. Files are stored for 5 days after upload, then expire automatically.
Key features:
- No upper limit on file size, useful for 4K/8K video and large datasets
- Pay-per-use pricing with no seat licenses or contracts
- Branded upload portals for receiving files from others (the download side still uses MASV's domain)
- AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified
Pros:
- No file size ceiling at all, so it handles whatever a video pipeline throws at it
- Pay-as-you-go means no monthly commitment if your volume is irregular
- SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification, useful if a client's IT team asks
Cons:
- No client portal, so every delivery is a one-off link with no ongoing client space
- No branding or custom domain on the download side
- Per-GB pricing can cost more than a flat plan if you send large files often
How it compares to TransferNow: MASV has no file size cap, well above TransferNow's 250GB limit on Premium, which matters if you regularly hit that ceiling with video files. MASV doesn't match TransferNow's branding and visual customization on the download page, and neither tool has a client portal. See TrunkTransfer vs MASV for how the two compare on branding and client delivery.
Best for: Video production houses and studios sending very large project files where TransferNow's 250GB cap becomes a real limit.
5. Smash
Smash offers a free plan up to 2GB per transfer, with some logo and background customization even at no cost. The Pro plan (around €10/mo) raises this to 250GB with a 30-day link expiry. A true custom domain (CNAME) exists, but only on Smash's Enterprise plan, which is custom-priced. TrunkTransfer's $9/mo Starter plan is the only option on this list that includes a true custom domain as standard.
Key features:
- Logo and background customization available even on the free plan
- Download tracking and link history on paid plans
- No ads on any plan, including free
- Team plans scale up to 1TB per send
Pros:
- Free plan includes some logo and background customization, more than most free tiers offer
- No ads on any plan, including free
- 250GB on Pro (~€10/mo) is generous for the price point
Cons:
- A real custom domain requires the custom-priced Enterprise plan, not Pro
- No client portal
- Link expiry tops out at 30 days even on Pro
How it compares to TransferNow: Smash and TransferNow land at a similar price for their mid-tier plans (both around $10/mo) and both gate a true custom domain behind Enterprise. The clearest difference is link expiry: TransferNow Premium links last up to 365 days, while Smash Pro tops out at 30 days. Smash's free tier (2GB) is smaller than TransferNow's (5GB). See TrunkTransfer vs Smash or the Smash alternatives guide for more.
Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want some visual customization on the download page and don't need links to last longer than 30 days.
6. Google Drive
Google Drive is built for ongoing storage and collaboration, not one-off client delivery. Personal accounts get 15GB of free storage shared across Gmail and Photos, with a 5TB per-file limit. Files can be shared via "anyone with the link" access, which doesn't require the recipient to sign in, but the page itself is always a Google Drive interface.
Key features:
- Real-time collaborative editing for Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- 15GB free, expandable with Google One plans
- Familiar interface for anyone who already uses Google Workspace
- Permissions and version history for ongoing projects
Pros:
- Real-time collaborative editing for Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- 15GB free, and most clients already have a Google account
- Familiar interface, so there's rarely confusion about how to open files
Cons:
- No branding or custom domain; every link is a Google Drive page
- Recipients may need to sign in depending on how the link is shared
- Files sit inside your broader Drive rather than as a clean, separate delivery
How it compares to TransferNow: Google Drive's 15GB free storage and 5TB per-file cap both dwarf TransferNow's 5GB free and 250GB Premium limits. But Drive offers zero branding or visual customization, where TransferNow Premium adds a branded subdomain, logo, and colors. Neither has a true custom domain at a standard price. See TrunkTransfer vs Google Drive for more.
Best for: Teams already using Google Workspace who need more free storage than TransferNow offers and don't need branding on the download page.
Quick Picks by Use Case
- Want a true custom domain and a client portal, for less than TransferNow Premium costs: TrunkTransfer at $9/mo.
- Sending huge video files where TransferNow's 250GB cap is the problem: MASV, no per-file limit.
- Need more free storage than TransferNow's 5GB for internal files: Google Drive (15GB free, 5TB per file).
- Small team (2-5 people) needing shared seats without TransferNow's 10-user Team minimum: TrunkTransfer's Pro plan includes 5 team seats.
- Quick one-off send, branding doesn't matter: WeTransfer or Dropbox Transfer free plans, but check the limits above first.
Switching from TransferNow?
If TransferNow's branded subdomain has been working but you actually want your own domain, files.yourstudio.com instead of yourstudio.transfernow.net, without requesting an Enterprise quote, TrunkTransfer's Starter plan ($9/mo) gets you there for less than TransferNow Premium costs, and adds a client portal TransferNow doesn't have at any price. The 7-day trial lets you set up your custom domain and see the branded delivery page before you commit.
Send your first file from your own domain →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TransferNow and what does it offer?
TransferNow is a European file-sharing service. The free plan allows 5GB per transfer with a 7-day link expiry and password protection. The Starter plan ($5/mo monthly, or $3/mo on a 2-year plan) is a light tier with 10GB per transfer, 100GB storage, and 30-day expiry. Premium ($10/mo monthly, or $6/mo on a 2-year plan) is for 1 user, gives 250GB per transfer, 1TB storage, 365-day link validity, and full visual customization including a branded subdomain (yourstudio.transfernow.net). Team ($30/mo monthly, or $18/mo on a 2-year plan) covers 10 users, 500GB per transfer, and 2TB shared storage. Custom domain (CNAME) and SSO are Enterprise-only at custom pricing.
Does the recipient need a TransferNow account to download files?
No. Recipients can download from a TransferNow link without creating an account. The same is true for TrunkTransfer, WeTransfer, Dropbox Transfer, MASV, and Smash. Google Drive is the exception: links set to "anyone with the link" don't require sign-in, but restricted links do.
Can I use my own domain for file delivery instead of TransferNow's subdomain?
TrunkTransfer is the only tool on this list with a true custom domain at a standard price, included from the Starter plan ($9/mo). TransferNow's own custom domain option, a CNAME pointing to your own domain rather than a transfernow.net subdomain, is Enterprise-only at custom pricing, the same gate Smash uses. WeTransfer, Dropbox, and Google Drive don't offer custom domains on any plan.
What is a client portal, and does TransferNow have one?
A client portal is a single link that collects every file you've sent to a specific client. TransferNow doesn't have this on Free, Premium, or Team; every delivery is a standalone link. TrunkTransfer includes a client portal from the Starter plan. None of the other tools on this list have one either.
Can I track when a client downloads my files?
TrunkTransfer sends an email notification when a client downloads a file. TransferNow's paid plans include download tracking and history. WeTransfer's Ultimate plan and Smash's paid plans also track downloads. Dropbox Transfer and Google Drive don't notify you on download.
What changed with WeTransfer's plans in 2026?
WeTransfer restructured its entire lineup. The free plan now allows up to 10 transfers or 3GB total in any rolling 30-day period, with files available for only 1 to 3 days, down from the previous 7-day window. The old Pro and Premium plans were replaced by Starter ($8/mo, 300GB/month) and Ultimate ($23/mo, unlimited transfers, no per-transfer size limit).
Is there a free alternative to TransferNow?
TransferNow's free plan (5GB per transfer, 7-day expiry) is already fairly generous. WeTransfer (3GB total across up to 10 sends per month), Dropbox Transfer (100MB per transfer), and Smash (2GB per transfer) are other free options, all with no account required for the recipient. TrunkTransfer doesn't have a free plan, but its Starter plan comes with a 7-day free trial and covers 200GB per transfer.
How does TransferNow's team pricing compare to alternatives?
TransferNow's Team plan is a flat $30/mo (or $18/mo on a 2-year plan) for up to 10 users, with no smaller tier, so a 2 or 3-person studio pays the same as a 10-person team. TrunkTransfer's Pro plan includes 5 team seats, which is more proportionate for a small agency. WeTransfer Teams charges per user ($25/user/mo, 2-user minimum), which scales down better for very small teams but gets expensive past a handful of seats.
