WeTransfer Pro costs €276/year. OneShare costs €14.99 once.
Both send files. The difference is how much you pay, what you get, and what happens to your data.
A bit of background
WeTransfer built the category of simple file sharing and earned the loyalty of millions of creatives. In 2023, the company was acquired by Bending Spoons, which subsequently reduced the team by around 75% and introduced changes to its Terms of Service that raised concerns among privacy-conscious users about how uploaded files might be used. We're not here to pile on — WeTransfer built something genuinely useful. We're here because those changes created a gap, and we believe creators deserve a purpose-built alternative.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | OneShare | WeTransfer Free | WeTransfer Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time pack (no subscription) | Free (limited) | €23/month (€276/year) |
| Transfer size limit | Up to 2 TB (Studio pack) | 2 GB | 200 GB |
| Custom branding | Yes — free account + all packs | No branding | No branding on transfers |
| Delivery tracking | 3-stage: opened / viewed / downloaded | None | Download notification only |
| Password protection | Yes, on all plans | No | Yes |
| File availability | 14 days | 7 days | Up to 1 year (storage) |
| AI / data policy | No AI training, ever | Subject to updated TOS | Subject to updated TOS |
| Subscription required | Never | No | Yes |
The cost, by usage scenario
Occasional sender (50 GB/year)
OneShare
€5.99 — Starter pack
WeTransfer
€276/year (Pro)
Active freelancer (300 GB/year)
OneShare
€14.99 — Creator pack
WeTransfer
€276/year
Heavy user (1.5 TB/year)
OneShare
€35.99 — Studio pack
WeTransfer
€276/year
18 months of Creator packs
OneShare
€29.98 (2 × Creator)
WeTransfer
€414 (18 months)
Key differences
Custom branding on every delivery
WeTransfer shows its own logo on every delivery page — even on Pro. OneShare shows your logo, your colors, and your message. Your client sees your brand, not ours.
3-stage delivery tracking
You'll know when your delivery link was opened, when your client actually viewed the files, and when they downloaded them. WeTransfer shows only a download notification.
No AI training policy
OneShare will never train AI on uploaded files. We've committed to this as a core policy, not buried in terms that change.
No subscription, ever
WeTransfer Pro bills you €23/month whether you use it or not. OneShare volume packs are a one-time purchase. If you go 6 months without needing to send large files, you haven't paid for 6 months of nothing.
Where WeTransfer still has an edge
- ·Brand recognition: many clients know WeTransfer and trust it as a familiar name.
- ·Ecosystem integration: WeTransfer has established integrations with some design tools.
- ·Enterprise credibility: some larger clients or procurement teams are set up to receive WeTransfer links.
Switching is simple
- 1Sign up for a free OneShare account — takes 30 seconds.
- 2Upload your logo and set your brand colors in the dashboard.
- 3Send your first delivery using the link. Your client clicks it and sees your brand.
- 4No data to migrate. No client re-onboarding. File transfer tools don't have lock-in.
FAQ
Is my client's experience different from WeTransfer?
Yes — but better. Instead of a generic WeTransfer page, your client sees a page with your logo and colors. No ads, no WeTransfer branding competing for attention.
What happens if I run out of volume?
You buy another pack at any time. There's no penalty, no price increase, and no subscription to manage. Your balance tops up immediately on purchase.
Can I use OneShare for large files like video raw footage?
Yes. The Studio pack gives you 2 TB of volume, which handles even heavy video work. Files are transferred at full speed with no compression.
Is the WeTransfer TOS change a real concern?
Some freelancers are cautious about it. Our policy is explicit: OneShare will never access, analyze, or use uploaded files for AI training or any commercial purpose beyond delivery. Files are auto-deleted after 14 days.
Why Professionals Choose OneShare
Private & Secure
Files stored in private buckets with signed URLs. We use AES-256 encryption at rest.
Regional Storage
Stored in secure EU or US-based servers depending on your location for compliance.
Auto Deletion
No digital footprint. Files are scrubbed from our servers automatically after 14 days.
Pay Once
No subscriptions. No recurring charges. You only pay when you transfer large files.