# FileMail vs WeTransfer

| Attribute | FileMail | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 41.2 (40% (low)) | 51 (27% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based service enabling organizations to send, receive, and share large files securely through branded portals with end-to-end encryption, expiration controls, and comprehensive audit logging. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"What is FileMail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"FileMail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","question":"Is FileMail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to FileMail. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"What platforms does FileMail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for FileMail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"Can FileMail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for FileMail. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as FileMail not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/trust-center/feature-compliance-map","question":"What security certifications does FileMail have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"FileMail is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Norway.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","question":"Where is FileMail available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"WeTransfer is a browser-based file and photo sharing service that works instantly with no downloads or setup required. Recipients can view shared content directly from links; contributors need only a free account to add content. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","question":"What is WeTransfer?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"WeTransfer offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","question":"Is WeTransfer free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to WeTransfer. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does WeTransfer support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for WeTransfer, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","question":"Can WeTransfer be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for WeTransfer. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as WeTransfer not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/explore/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does WeTransfer have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"WeTransfer is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","question":"Where is WeTransfer available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A managed file transfer solution for large organizations to securely exchange files with built-in encryption, compliance tools, and audit trails for regulated data transfers. | WeTransfer is a browser-based file and photo sharing service that works instantly with no downloads or setup required. Recipients can view shared content directly from links; contributors need only a free account to add content. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"e2ee_end_to_end_encryption_support":true,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"resume_interrupted_upload_transfer_engine":true}` | `{"time_based_link_expiration":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Website upload forms"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"productivity"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Customized managed file transfer solution for enterprises","contactSales":true}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:14:24.934Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Photo albums","File sharing","No account needed to view"]}],"summary":"Free tier available; paid plans with per-seat pricing (amounts not disclosed)","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://wetransfer.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:33:27.123Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | quote | free |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.filemail.com/trust-center/feature-compliance-map | - |

## Capabilities (File Sharing)

| Capability | FileMail | WeTransfer |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Time based link expiration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password protected public links | ✓ | - |
| Download receipt and tracking alerts | ✓ | - |
| Branded download page customization | ✓ | - |
| Resume interrupted upload transfer engine | ✓ | - |
| Recipient upload portals inbound links | ✓ | ✓ |
| E2ee end to end encryption support | ✓ | - |
| Slack ms teams notification sync | - | - |
| Adobe creative cloud plugin embeds | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-19T07:19:06.071Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*