— I. TL;DR
TL;DR.
FileSendX is a French-built, GDPR-native file transfer service. It compares favorably to WeTransfer when you need:
- EU-only data residency (France) with no exposure to the US CLOUD Act.
- SAML 2.0 SSO and SCIM 2.0 provisioning at SMB pricing — €5/month, not "contact sales".
- Password protection and burn-after-reading on the free plan.
- A French invoice with SIREN + TVA, applicable reverse-charge for EU B2B.
— II. Comparison
Feature-by-feature comparison.
Comparison based on publicly advertised features as of April 2026. WeTransfer is a registered trademark of WeTransfer B.V.; FileSendX is not affiliated.
— III. Why
Why pick FileSendX over WeTransfer.
EU-only data residency
FileSendX never replicates files outside the European Union — not for backup, not for replication, not for CDN caching. All storage is on EU object storage in France. WeTransfer does not advertise EU-only hosting and exposes user data to US sub-processors.
SSO and SCIM at SMB pricing
SAML 2.0 SSO and SCIM 2.0 user provisioning are included on every FileSendX paid plan, starting at €5/month. WeTransfer reserves these features for enterprise contracts with custom pricing. If you have ten employees, you should not need a sales call to get SSO.
Burn-after-reading by default
Files are wiped from FileSendX storage within two hours of the first successful download — gone is gone. WeTransfer keeps files for the full retention window regardless of whether they have been downloaded.
Password protection on the free plan
FileSendX includes password-protected links and TOTP two-factor authentication on the free tier. WeTransfer free does not include either.
Operated under French jurisdiction
FileSendX is operated by SASU Dynamic Foundries (RCS Paris 102 801 206), 15 Boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75013 Paris. Disputes are resolved in French courts. The CLOUD Act does not apply.
— IV. Fairness
When WeTransfer might still be a better fit.
A fair comparison cuts both ways:
- You need brand recognition with non-technical recipients. WeTransfer is a household name in creative agencies; "I'll WeTransfer it" is shorthand for "I'll send the file."
- You rely on creative-suite integrations (WePresent / Paste / Paper) that ship alongside Pro plans.
- You need custom-branded transfers visible at scale (FileSendX brand customization is on the roadmap, not shipped today).
For everything else — sensitive documents, legal exchanges, GDPR-bound workflows, internal corporate file transfers with SSO — FileSendX is built for the job.
— V. Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is FileSendX a good alternative to WeTransfer?
Yes — particularly when EU data residency, GDPR compliance, SSO/SCIM, or burn-after-reading matter. FileSendX is operated by a French SASU on EU-only infrastructure, includes SAML 2.0 SSO and SCIM 2.0 user provisioning from €5/month (rather than gating them behind enterprise contracts), and ships password protection plus expiring links on the free plan.
Where does FileSendX store files compared to WeTransfer?
FileSendX stores files exclusively on EU object storage in France — files never leave the European Union. WeTransfer does not advertise EU-only hosting and exposes user data to US-based cloud sub-processors.
Is FileSendX cheaper than WeTransfer?
FileSendX Starter is €5/month with SSO, SCIM, password protection, burn-after-reading and 200 GB per send — features WeTransfer reserves for higher tiers or enterprise contracts. WeTransfer Pro starts at €12/month and does not include SSO.
Does FileSendX support GDPR data subject requests?
Yes. FileSendX is operated by SASU Dynamic Foundries (RCS Paris 102 801 206) under French jurisdiction, with EU-based sub-processors only. Account holders can exercise GDPR rights of access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection by contacting contact@dynamic-foundries.com — response within 30 days. CNIL is the competent supervisory authority.
Can FileSendX replace WeTransfer for enterprise teams?
FileSendX includes SAML 2.0 SSO (Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, Google Workspace, Keycloak, etc.) and SCIM 2.0 user provisioning on every paid plan. Audit logs cover every login, transfer, and admin action. TOTP 2FA is available on all plans including the free tier.
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