TransferNow vs WeTransfer: which sends it better?
Both do the same job, send a big file by link or email, and both cap their free tiers. TransferNow's free limit is a bit more generous than WeTransfer's, and its links live longer; WeTransfer is cleaner and better known. If you keep hitting either cap, SAVEDLY does the same job with no account and no size limit at all.
Programs (.exe, .msi, .bat…) can't be uploaded directly. Put them in a .zip or .rar first.
Free Caps Compared
TransferNow's free tier allows somewhat bigger transfers and longer-lived links than WeTransfer's, which favors simplicity over generosity.
Both Expire Links
On both services free links die after days. Fine for one-off sends, annoying when people download late.
SAVEDLY: No Caps
No account, no transfer size cap, and links stay alive as long as they keep getting visits.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the bigger free transfer limit, TransferNow or WeTransfer?
TransferNow's free tier generally allows larger transfers than WeTransfer's free tier, which is one of the main reasons people switch. Exact caps change over time, but WeTransfer keeps its free tier deliberately small. SAVEDLY has no size cap at all.
How long do the download links last?
Both services expire free links after a limited number of days. TransferNow typically keeps them a bit longer than WeTransfer. SAVEDLY links stay up while the file keeps getting traffic; files untouched for 7 days are auto-deleted.
Do I need an account on TransferNow or WeTransfer?
Both let you send without an account on the free tier, though both push registration for bigger limits. SAVEDLY never asks for an account: upload, copy the link, share it.
Which is faster for the person downloading?
All three serve downloads from big CDNs, so speed is usually fine. SAVEDLY serves files from Cloudflare's network, which holds up well worldwide, including Asia and South America where some EU-centric services slow down.
When should I use SAVEDLY instead?
When your file is bigger than the free caps, when you do not want the link to expire on a schedule, or when you just do not want to deal with an email form. Upload, get a clean link, and the recipient clicks and downloads, no accounts on either side.