When it comes to sharing files quickly, WeTransfer is often the first name people think of. But if you’re looking for more than just a one-time send — if you want brand customization, privacy, and a flexible creative toolbox — Smmall Cloud is a compelling alternative.
Quick Comparison
| Feature |  WeTransfer |  Smmall Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| File Sharing | Simple links for transfers, expire after a time | Permanent links, branded profiles |
| Brand Customization | Limited to paid tiers | Custom profiles, pages, and domain support |
| File Types | Any files | Files, videos, audio, PDFs, markdown, Lottie, SVG, screenshots |
| Privacy | Data may be used for service improvements and AI training | Your data is never used to train AI — ever |
| Inbox for Receiving | None | Private File Inbox with email notifications |
| Folders & Organization | None | Smmall Folders with storytelling, playlists, slideshows |
| Statistics | Basic download counts | Detailed stats with referrers and top files |
| Pricing | Free, or ~$10/month for Pro | $8/month personal, $100/month team (all features included) |
Why Choose Smmall Cloud Over WeTransfer?
1. Permanent Links & Profiles
WeTransfer links expire. Smmall Cloud provides permanent, branded pages where your files live alongside your social links, other projects, and company info. Perfect for freelancers, startups, and anyone building an audience.
2. Creative Tools Built-In
Smmall Cloud isn’t just for files — it comes with:
- Markdown document editor with beautiful typography and media embeds
- Screenshot markup tools to annotate and blur sensitive info (Mac app required)
- Smmall Folders for curated presentations, playlists, slideshows, and even blogs
WeTransfer can send files. Smmall Cloud lets you tell a story.
3. Receive Files with File Inbox
Need clients or collaborators to send you files? Smmall Cloud offers a File Inbox: a unique URL where anyone can send files without login or size limits. You get notified immediately via email. WeTransfer doesn’t offer this at all.
4. Privacy First — No AI Training on Your Content
WeTransfer has openly embraced AI tools and, as part of that, leverages user data to improve and train AI models. If you're sensitive about how your content is used behind the scenes, this is worth noting.
Smmall Cloud is different: we never use your files to train AI, improve models, or power internal tools. What you upload stays private and under your control — full stop. Our business is built on privacy, transparency, and simplicity — not AI data harvesting.
Learn more about our privacy philosophy here.
5. No Sales Teams, No Gimmicks
Smmall Cloud has transparent, indie-friendly pricing: $8/month for individuals, and $100/month for teams, with no feature gating.
Final Thoughts
If you just need to send a file once, WeTransfer works. But if you care about presentation, permanence, privacy, and creative workflows, Smmall Cloud is a more powerful, customizable, and indie-friendly alternative.
Plus, when you share on Smmall Cloud, you’re not unknowingly contributing to someone else’s AI model. Your data is yours — always.
Try the free 2-week trial at Smmall Cloud.
