Filemail vs WeTransfer: which free tier wins?
Filemail's pitch is speed and big transfers; WeTransfer's is simplicity. On free tiers, Filemail typically lets you send more per transfer but keeps links alive for less time, while WeTransfer is smaller but smoother. If the caps are the problem, SAVEDLY removes them: no account, no size limit, links that live while they are used.
Programs (.exe, .msi, .bat…) can't be uploaded directly. Put them in a .zip or .rar first.
Transfer Size
Filemail's free transfers run bigger than WeTransfer's, which is why people hunting for '5GB free' end up there.
Link Lifetime
Filemail free links expire quickly; WeTransfer's last a few days. Both push paid plans for longer storage.
SAVEDLY: No Caps
No account, no size cap, and your link previews video and images inline instead of forcing a download.
Frequently asked questions
Which lets me send bigger files free, Filemail or WeTransfer?
Filemail's free tier generally allows bigger single transfers than WeTransfer's. If your file is bigger than both caps, SAVEDLY has no size limit at all, so nothing needs splitting or compressing.
How long do Filemail and WeTransfer keep my files?
Both expire free transfers after a limited time, Filemail usually sooner than WeTransfer. SAVEDLY keeps a file up while it gets visits, and auto-deletes it only after 7 days with no traffic.
Do recipients need an account?
No on all three. The difference is on the sending side: Filemail and WeTransfer push registration and paid tiers for bigger or longer transfers, while SAVEDLY never asks for an account at all.
Which is fastest?
Filemail markets its transfer acceleration, and it is quick. WeTransfer is fine for typical sizes. SAVEDLY serves downloads from Cloudflare's global edge, which keeps speeds high worldwide without any special client.
When is SAVEDLY the better pick?
When you want zero friction: no account, no email form, no size cap, and a clean link that previews media inline. For active sharing (rather than long-term storage) it simply removes the limits the other two charge for.