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Should I use TransferNow?

TransferNow is a simple, quick and secure free solution to send large files and big documents up to 250 GB per transfer. No registration required. - transfernow.net

Worth it. Buy if you occasionally send large files and want a free, no-signup option that scales to 250 GB. Skip it if you need cloud storage, compliance paperwork, or a domain recipients won't distrust.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~45 public sources; review snippets were truncated, and no companies using the product were named.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
PremiumSee site
APISee API pricing

Best for

  • One-off large file sends
  • Creative teams sharing heavy assets
  • No-signup occasional senders
  • Budget-conscious WeTransfer switchers

Not for

  • Teams wanting cloud storage and sync, not one-off sends
  • Security-strict orgs that block consumer transfer services
  • Guess: automated pipelines needing SLA-backed enterprise API support
  • Small files under 5 GB — email or Drive already work

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Google TAG reported Conti-linked Exotic Lily used this service for malware delivery; some recipients will distrust the links

medium

Free sends cap at 5 GB; bigger transfers push you into Premium subscription

low

Premium starts with 7-day trial; confirm renewal pricing before subscribing

low

API automation is priced separately; budget extra if integrating

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Sends up to 250 GB per transfer, no registration
  • Free forever plan covers 5 GB per transfer
  • Holds 5 stars on Trustpilot
  • Users praise the straightforward flow
  • Frequently ranked among top WeTransfer alternatives

Cons

  • Free tier caps at 5 GB; 250 GB needs paid plan
  • Tiny G2 review base: 10 reviews
  • Frequent Reddit posts question whether it's a scam
  • Abused by Conti-linked group to deliver malware
  • Share links expire; not long-term hosting

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/04/2026 - 16 sources - No product vulnerabilities found; ransomware affiliates abused the service for malware delivery in 2022.

official x5review x8security x3
  • Abused by Exotic Lily (Conti-linked) for malware delivery, Google TAG and Malwarebytes reported the initial-access broker used legitimate file-transfer services including TransferNow to deliver malware in 2022 phishing campaigns. Abuse of the service, not a product flaw.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 16

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free 5GB tier; 7-day Premium trial
  • Ease of use: 5/5. Users call it straightforward, no signup
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Transfer-focused; API exists, no storage
  • Support quality. No support evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 3/5. Claims encryption/2FA; abused for malware
  • 5/5 Trustpilot rating Across 120 review pages
  • 250 GB Max transfer size Top end; free tier caps at 5 GB
  • Yes Free tier 5 GB per transfer, free forever
  • 10 G2 reviews Very small review base

Pricing

Free

Free

  • 5 GB per transfer
  • No registration required

Premium

See site

  • 7-day free trial
  • Higher limits, up to 250 GB

API

See API pricing

  • Automated transfers
  • Separate paid plan

Security

No product vulnerabilities found; ransomware affiliates abused the service for malware delivery in 2022.

  • Abused by Exotic Lily (Conti-linked) for malware deliveryGoogle TAG and Malwarebytes reported the initial-access broker used legitimate file-transfer services including TransferNow to deliver malware in 2022 phishing campaigns. Abuse of the service, not a product flaw.⁹

What users say

Reviewers praise simple, quick transfers and a 5-star Trustpilot record, while the G2 base is small and some newcomers question legitimacy.

Full analysis

Based on ~45 public sources; review snippets were truncated, and no companies using the product were named.

Free no-signup sender for huge files, 5/5 on Trustpilot; great for one-off sends, wrong for storage or strict security teams.

Methodology

Based on ~45 public sources; review snippets were truncated, and no companies using the product were named.

Sources

  1. TransferNow Trustpilot reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  2. TransferNow on G2 — 10 reviewsg2.com
    review
  3. TransferNow G2 product reviewsg2.com
    review
  4. TransferNow Capterra reviewscapterra.com.au
    review
  5. Best WeTransfer alternatives for creative teamsair.inc
    review
  6. TransferNow vs WeTransfer comparisontechjockey.com
    review
  7. Dropbox vs TransferNow vs WeTransfersourceforge.net
    review
  8. Reddit: Is TransferNow a scam?reddit.com
    review
  9. Google TAG: Exotic Lily access broker ties to Contiblog.google
    security
  10. Malwarebytes: Meet Exotic Lilymalwarebytes.com
    security
  11. TransferNow security pagetransfernow.net
    official
  12. TransferNow Free plantransfernow.net
    official
  13. TransferNow Premiumtransfernow.net
    official
  14. TransferNow plans and pricingtransfernow.net
    official
  15. TransferNow API pricingdevelopers.transfernow.net
    official
  16. ScamAdviser trust checkscamadviser.com
    security

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