ShareBetweenDevices vs WeTransfer: which should you use?
ShareBetweenDevices is a free, private, browser-based file transfer tool that works between any devices — no upload, no account, no app.
| Feature | ShareBetweenDevices | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ Always free | ⚠️ 3 GB free tier |
| Account required | ✅ None | ❌ Optional but pushed |
| Files stored on server | ✅ Never | ❌ Yes, up to 3 days |
| File size limit | ✅ No limit | ❌ 3 GB free / no cap paid |
| Works cross-platform | ✅ Any device with a browser | ✅ Yes |
| App install required | ✅ No | ✅ No |
| End-to-end encrypted | ✅ DTLS WebRTC | ❌ Server-side only |
| Clipboard text transfer | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Why not WeTransfer?
WeTransfer uploads your files to their servers, where a free account keeps them for up to 3 days and caps each transfer at 3 GB. Anyone with the link can download them. ShareBetweenDevices never uploads anything — the file goes directly from your browser to the recipient's browser over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection.
How ShareBetweenDevices works
Open the site, drop a file or paste clipboard text, and share the QR code or PIN with the other device. The transfer happens directly between the two browsers using WebRTC — the same technology used for video calls. Files are encrypted in transit and are never uploaded to or stored on a server. When the tab closes, nothing is stored anywhere.