A WeTransfer alternative without the emails
Skypost and WeTransfer both send files free. Here is an honest look at where each one is better, so you can pick the right tool.
The short answer
WeTransfer is the best-known file transfer service, and its free plan lets you send up to 3 GB at once. It is a solid, secure service. If you mostly send one very large file now and then, it does the job well.
Skypost is built for a different kind of sending. There is no email step: you drop files in and get three words to pass on by text, WhatsApp or phone. The free limit is smaller (200 MB per file), but links last 7 days instead of 3, the free plan can be used for work, and the person you send to can upload files back into the same folder. If that sounds more like how you work, try it now, no signup needed.
Where WeTransfer is better
Bigger free transfers: 3 GB per transfer on the free plan against 200 MB per file on Skypost Free. Brand recognition: most people have heard of WeTransfer, which can help with cautious recipients. Email delivery: if you actually want the service to email the recipient for you, WeTransfer does that built in.
Where Skypost is better
No email addresses at all, for you or the recipient. A 3-word password you can read out over the phone. Folders that last 7 days free rather than 3. Two-way folders, so clients and family can send files back without starting a new transfer. Free use for business, where WeTransfer's free plan is for personal use only. And a UK service, run under UK GDPR.
Need bigger files? Skypost Pro sends up to 5 GB per file with 30-day folders from £7.99 a month. See pricing and features.
Free plans side by side
| Feature | Skypost | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Free size limit | 200 MB per file, 500 MB per folder | 3 GB per transfer |
| Free usage cap | 3 active folders as a guest, 10 with a free account | 10 transfers / 3 GB per 30 days |
| Free link lasts | 7 days | 3 days |
| Your email address needed to send | Yes for email delivery (with a code); link mode can skip it | |
| Recipient's email needed | Optional (link mode) | |
| Easy-to-say password (3 words) | ||
| Recipient can upload back to the same folder | ||
| Files encrypted at rest | AES-256 | AES-256 |
| Free plan allowed for business use | Personal use only | |
| Paid plans for bigger files | Up to 20 GB per file | Yes, larger limits |
WeTransfer details are from WeTransfer's own help pages, checked October 2026. They may change, so check their site for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skypost a good WeTransfer alternative?+
If you want to send without giving out email addresses, share an easy 3-word password, or let the other person upload back, yes. If you need to send more than 200 MB per file for free, WeTransfer's 3 GB free limit is bigger.
Is Skypost free like WeTransfer?+
Yes. The free plan sends files up to 200 MB each with no signup. Folders last 7 days, compared with 3 days on WeTransfer Free.
Does Skypost need my email address?+
No. You can send without an account or email address. WeTransfer asks for your email and a verification code when it emails the files for you.
Can I use Skypost free for work?+
Yes. The free plan is not limited to personal use.
Is Skypost based in the UK?+
Yes. Skypost is run from the UK and follows UK GDPR. See the security and privacy pages for where data is processed.
