WeTransfer and Google Drive are popular, but each comes with limitations that get frustrating fast: the free version of WeTransfer caps you at 2GB per transfer with links expiring after 7 days, while Google Drive requires an account and often gets messy with "who can access this" permissions.
Here are a few things worth considering if you're looking for alternatives:
1. Code/QR-based services with no account required
Great for sending something quickly to one person without any setup. You upload, get a short code or QR, and the other person scans it or types the code in. No account matching like on Google Drive.
2. Services with a private file option
If the file contains sensitive content (work documents, personal data), make sure the service you use has an option to make files private — not just "anyone with the link" by default.
3. Pay attention to expiry
Some free services automatically delete files after a few days. That's fine for a one-time send, but if you need a link that lasts, look for a service with adjustable expiry or a plan that offers longer active periods.
4. Local network transfer for very large files
If the sender and receiver are on the same network (office, campus, home), transferring over LAN/WiFi is much faster than going through the internet — and doesn't use any data.
5. CoPaste as one option
CoPaste tries to combine all of the above: upload without an account (Guest mode) for quick needs, a private file option for registered users, support for various file types, and a Local Share feature for transfers on the same network. Check capacity and active period details for each plan on the pricing page.
There's no single "correct" service — pick based on what you need: a quick one-time send, long-term storage, or transferring large files between devices on the same network.