TransferXL
Dutch link transfer with end-to-end encryption on the free plan and a German region
Quick Overview
| Company | Nimbus Cloud Computing B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | File Transfer |
| Headquarters | Enschede, Netherlands |
| EU Presence | EU (Netherlands) |
| Data Location | Selectable per transfer: Europe (Germany), USA (Virginia), Asia (Singapore) or South America (Sao Paulo) |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Free plan with 5 GB per transfer; Pro (100 GB per transfer) and Enterprise (200 GB per transfer) are paid subscriptions |
| Free Option | Free plan: 5 GB per transfer, one week retention, 10 GB per day |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Dropbox Transfer |
Detailed Review
TransferXL is a Dutch link and e-mail transfer service operated by Nimbus Cloud Computing B.V., Hulskamphof 10 in Enschede, registered with the Dutch chamber of commerce under number 60343737.
The free TransferXL plan allows 5 GB per transfer, one week of retention and 10 GB of uploads per day. TransferXL Pro raises this to 100 GB per transfer, six weeks of retention and 200 GB per day. TransferXL Enterprise allows 200 GB per transfer, three months of retention and 400 GB per day. All three plans list end-to-end encryption and region selection.
TransferXL explains its end-to-end encryption as client-side: files are encrypted on the sender computer, so no unencrypted data reaches the TransferXL servers, and the sender picks a random or custom password.
The sender also chooses the storage region, with Europe (Germany), USA (Virginia), Asia (Singapore) and South America (Sao Paulo) on offer. The TransferXL terms are governed by Dutch law with the courts of Amsterdam as venue. TransferXL does not name the infrastructure provider behind those regions, and its privacy policy mentions Google Analytics on the website, with data sent to Google servers in the USA.
The paid TransferXL prices could not be read for this comparison, because the plans page returned its amounts as zero when fetched; the current prices are shown on the TransferXL plans page itself.
TransferXL is a good match for someone who sends a few gigabytes occasionally and wants the files encrypted before they leave the computer, with storage in Germany and a download link that expires by itself after a week. Teams that need audit trails, single sign-on or a named hosting provider get more from FTAPI or Filemail Business.
What TransferXL does well
- TransferXL lists end-to-end encryption on the free plan as well as on Pro and Enterprise
- TransferXL lets the sender choose the storage region, including Europe (Germany)
- The free TransferXL plan allows 5 GB per transfer with one week of retention
- TransferXL Enterprise sends up to 200 GB per transfer and keeps files for three months
- TransferXL publishes its operator, address, chamber of commerce and VAT numbers
Where TransferXL falls short
- TransferXL does not name the hosting provider behind its four regions
- The free TransferXL plan is capped at 10 GB of uploads per day
- TransferXL names no security certification on the pages read
- The TransferXL privacy policy lists Google Analytics with servers in the USA
Standout feature. TransferXL is the only service here that lists end-to-end encryption on its free plan, and it adds a selectable storage region in Germany.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- TransferXL lists end-to-end encryption on the free plan as well as on Pro and Enterprise
- TransferXL lets the sender choose the storage region, including Europe (Germany)
- The free TransferXL plan allows 5 GB per transfer with one week of retention
- TransferXL Enterprise sends up to 200 GB per transfer and keeps files for three months
- TransferXL publishes its operator, address, chamber of commerce and VAT numbers
Cons
- TransferXL does not name the hosting provider behind its four regions
- The free TransferXL plan is capped at 10 GB of uploads per day
- TransferXL names no security certification on the pages read
- The TransferXL privacy policy lists Google Analytics with servers in the USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TransferXL?
TransferXL is a Dutch link and e-mail transfer service operated by Nimbus Cloud Computing B.V., Hulskamphof 10 in Enschede, registered with the Dutch chamber of commerce under number 60343737.
The free TransferXL plan allows 5 GB per transfer, one week of retention and 10 GB of uploads per day. TransferXL Pro raises this to 100 GB per transfer, six weeks of retention and 200 GB per day. TransferXL Enterprise allows 200 GB per transfer, three months of retention and 400 GB per day. All three plans list end-to-end encryption and region selection.
Where is TransferXL based?
TransferXL operates from Enschede, Netherlands, which places it under EU (Netherlands).
What does TransferXL cost?
Free plan with 5 GB per transfer; Pro (100 GB per transfer) and Enterprise (200 GB per transfer) are paid subscriptions. Free plan: 5 GB per transfer, one week retention, 10 GB per day.
Who is TransferXL best for?
Individuals who want end-to-end encrypted link transfers on a free plan with a German region. TransferXL is the only service here that lists end-to-end encryption on its free plan, and it adds a selectable storage region in Germany.
What are the drawbacks of TransferXL?
TransferXL does not name the hosting provider behind its four regions. The free TransferXL plan is capped at 10 GB of uploads per day. TransferXL names no security certification on the pages read. The TransferXL privacy policy lists Google Analytics with servers in the USA.
Is TransferXL a good alternative to WeTransfer?
TransferXL is built as a European alternative to WeTransfer: Dutch link transfer with end-to-end encryption on the free plan and a German region. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does TransferXL compare to other File Transfer tools?
TransferXL is one of several European File Transfer tools we cover. It is most often compared with WeTransfer, Dropbox Transfer.