FileLink vs. WeTransfer
WeTransfer is a simple way to send large files. It does that job well — and it stops there. There is no identity verification, no NDA gate, no audit trail, no access revocation, and no way to prevent downloads. Once a WeTransfer link is shared, the file is out of your control. FileLink was built for the files where control, proof, and revocation matter as much as delivery.
Feature comparison
| Capability | FileLink | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model | Streamed browser viewer — no download by default | Download-based transfer |
| Identity verification | OTP, per access attempt | Not offered |
| NDA gating | Included | Not offered |
| Dynamic watermarking | Included | Not offered |
| No AI touches your files | AI content moderation | |
| Access visibility | Full audit trail with IP, device, timestamp | Basic "who accessed and when" |
| Instant revocation, even after viewing | Link expires after 7 days | |
| Date and time-bound sharing | Fixed 7-day expiry | |
| TeamDrives — persistent internal team workspace | ||
| FolderLinks — external folder sharing with OTP and expiry | File transfers only | |
| Secure file receiving (OTP-verified inbound uploads) | ||
| No third-party plugins or embedded viewers | ||
| Real-time email alerts on file access | Download notification only | |
| No recipient account required | ||
| Best for | Confidential documents needing verified, revocable access | Fast, simple large-file transfer, non-sensitive |
Why this matters
WeTransfer is a capable tool for what it does. But if you are sharing files where a leak means a breached NDA, a leaked board pack, or a compromised due diligence process, the gaps below are the difference between control and exposure.
FileLink was built on a different principle: no AI model, no LLM, and no third-party plugin ever touches your files. Identity-verified access, custom NDAs, a secure in-browser viewer with download and print controls, and a full audit trail — all without installing anything.