How SamFileTransfer compares
Five services people weigh us against, with the free limits and the trade-offs written down plainly.
Side by side
| SamFileTransfer | WeTransfer | Google Drive | Dropbox | Send Anywhere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free limit | 5 GB | 2 GB | 15 GB | 2 GB | 10 GB |
| Files kept on their servers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Receiver needs an account | No | No | Sometimes | Sometimes | No |
| When the link dies | You choose | They decide | Until you delete it | Until you delete it | They decide |
| Password on a share | On paid plans | On paid plans | No | On paid plans | Yes |
| Something to install | No | No | No | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Figures come from each service’s public free plan and were checked in 2026-07. They change; check theirs before you decide.
SamFileTransfer / WeTransfer
SamFileTransfer vs WeTransfer
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SamFileTransfer vs Google Drive
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SamFileTransfer vs Dropbox
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SamFileTransfer vs Send Anywhere
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