WeTransfer is built for everyday large-file sends. SendSafely is built for regulated industries — split-key encrypted client-side, recipients verify identity before decryption, HIPAA BAAs, SOC 2 Type 2, audit log direct to your SIEM. Same simple send, vastly different controls.
A side-by-side picture of what WeTransfer is built for, and where SendSafely is built differently.
Each row reflects how the two products approach the same problem. Both companies maintain their own certifications and audit programs — consult each vendor's public documentation for current capabilities.
| Feature | SendSafely | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end client-side encryption | Yes — OpenPGP, every file | Encrypted at rest server-side; WeTransfer holds the keys |
| Split-key architecture | Yes — no admin path to plaintext | No |
| Recipient identity verification | Email, SMS, SSO — required before decryption | Anyone-with-the-link by default |
| HIPAA BAA | On Business and Enterprise | Not standard |
| SOC 2 Type 2 | Audited annually | ISO 27001 + GDPR posture |
| Max file size | Up to 100 GB | Up to 200 GB on Pro tier |
| Audit log API to SIEM | REST endpoint with PACKAGE_EVENT, ADMIN_EVENT, USER_EVENT | Limited |
| Native helpdesk + email plug-ins | Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, Freshdesk, Outlook, Gmail | Standalone transfer service |
Comparative claims reflect publicly documented behavior of WeTransfer as of the page's last update. WeTransfer maintains its own product roadmap; consult their documentation for current capabilities.
WeTransfer encrypts at rest server-side; the service holds the keys. SendSafely encrypts on the sender's device with OpenPGP, and the decryption key is split — neither SendSafely nor any vendor in the path can read the contents on its own.
WeTransfer's default is anyone-with-the-link can download. SendSafely recipients verify identity (email, SMS, SSO) before SendSafely releases the half of the key it holds — turning a link into a controlled, audited delivery.
SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA BAAs on Business and Enterprise, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA. Every event lands in the audit log API, ready for your SIEM. WeTransfer is a fine tool for consumer-grade sends, but rarely shows up in regulated procurement processes.
Native Outlook plug-in, Gmail extension, Zendesk app, Salesforce app, Intercom app, Freshdesk app, REST API. Encryption follows the workflow instead of asking users to switch to a separate transfer service.
Teams replacing WeTransfer with SendSafely aren't doing it for ease — they're doing it because regulated procurement now asks for split-key encryption, HIPAA BAAs, identity-verified recipients, and an audit log API. SendSafely covers all of that, with the same 100 GB ceiling and a similarly fast UX.
The send stays as simple. What changes is everything around it: Send & Receive for files up to 100GB, identity-verified recipients, and the controls regulated procurement asks about. MoonPay exchanges KYC and fraud documents on it in real time.
Every file is encrypted on the sender's device using OpenPGP. SendSafely sees ciphertext only — the decryption key is split so nobody, not even SendSafely, can read the contents on its own.
Audited annually. SendSafely maintains the certifications regulated industries require.
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