The differences that change the choice
Compare the same job across both services. Small source numbers open the official competitor pages we checked.
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| What to compare |  TransferSize | TransferNow |
|---|---|---|
| Free size | 50 GB per file | 5 GB per transfer [1] |
| Free expiry | Up to 7 days | 7 days [1] |
| Account to send | Not needed for a basic transfer | Not needed for a free transfer [1] |
| Account to download | Not needed | Not needed [1] |
| Paid size | 250 GB Plus; 500 GB Pro; 1 TB Business | 250 GB Premium; 500 GB Team [1] |
| Storage | 1 TB Plus; 3 TB Pro; 5 TB Business | 1 TB Premium; 2 TB Team [1] |
| Receive files | Reusable receive links | Email requests, deposit links, and website forms [2] |
| Sell files | Set a price in US dollars | Included on current paid plans [2] |
| Apps and integrations | WebDAV, creator tools, and Live Relay | Desktop and mobile apps, mail extensions, branding, API, and storage regions [2] |
| Team tools | 5 managed accounts on Business, roles, invites, and an audit log | 10 users on Team; SSO and custom domains on Enterprise [2] |
How the differences affect the job
Start with the file, the people receiving it, and what needs to happen after delivery.
The basic sending flow is similar
Both services let you upload files, make a link, and send it without asking the recipient to register. Both free links can last seven days and can use a password. The first clear difference is the free size: 50 GB per file on TransferSize and 5 GB per transfer on TransferNow.
Paid limits are only part of the cost
TransferNow Premium and Team raise the transfer limit and include storage. TransferSize also raises file and storage limits on paid plans. Compare how many people need access, how long files must stay, and whether the quoted storage is personal or shared.
File requests work differently from normal sends
Both services can collect files from clients. TransferNow adds email requests, deposit links, and website forms on eligible plans. TransferSize uses reusable receive links that feed into its own workspace.
The extra tools point in different directions
TransferNow is stronger when you need branded pages, mail extensions, an API, a storage-region choice, SSO, or a custom domain. TransferSize combines transfers with read-only WebDAV, creator sales, and Live Relay.
Questions people ask
Which service has the larger free transfer?
TransferSize allows a file up to 50 GB for free. TransferNow's free transfer limit is 5 GB. Both let you make a basic transfer without an account.
Which one is better for business integrations?
TransferNow has the broader traditional business toolkit, including apps, mail extensions, branding, an API, storage-region choices, and enterprise options. TransferSize is a better fit when you want file transfers, creator sales, WebDAV, or Live Relay in one workspace.
Can I collect files from clients with either service?
Yes. TransferSize uses reusable receive links. TransferNow offers email requests, deposit links, and website forms on eligible plans.
How we checked this comparison
TransferSize wrote this page, so it is not an independent review. We checked the competitor's own plan, product, and help pages on 2026-08-25.
- We compare the jobs both services can reasonably handle, even when the products are not identical.
- We say when the other service is the better fit.
- We do not name a speed or quality winner without a repeatable test.
If a fact has changed, email support@transfersize.com with the page and an official source.
Sources
Checked 2026-08-25. Competitor details come from the companies' own pages.
Try the same file with both services before an important send.