Dropvi vs SwissTransfer two free 50 GB services
Dropvi and SwissTransfer both send up to 50 GB for free. Recipients download without an account on either. SwissTransfer lets you add a password at no cost, while Dropvi includes PIN or password protection on Business Pro and above.
They differ on how long files stay online, how large transfers are downloaded, which countries you can send from and where files are stored. Which one suits you depends on those points.
Checked on 16 September 2026. Each SwissTransfer detail in the table links to its source, and all sources are listed at the foot of the page.
What is the same and what differs
SwissTransfer details come from swisstransfer.com and Infomaniak's own support and news pages. The numbers link to the sources at the foot of the page.
| Feature | Dropvi | SwissTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Free transfer size | Up to 50 GB per transfer | Up to 50 GB[1] |
| Account needed | No account to send a link or to download. Emailing the files needs a free account, created when you confirm your email address with a one-time code. | No account needed. Senders verify their email address with a code, once per device.[1][3] |
| Password | Optional PIN or password on Business Pro and above | Optional password, free[2] |
| How long files stay online for free | Up to 7 days | 15 days. The sender is offered a free extension to 30 days by email.[3] |
| Downloading the whole transfer | One ZIP of all files, streamed. If the ZIP download drops, it starts again. | Download all gives one ZIP. If the archive is over 10 GB, files are downloaded one by one.[3] |
| Countries you can send from | No country restrictions set by Dropvi | Not available for sending in a list of countries that includes India, the United Arab Emirates and China. Receiving has no limit.[3] |
| Where files are stored | Cloudflare R2, encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS) | Encrypted and processed only in Infomaniak's data centres in Switzerland[4] |
| Longer retention and branding | Business Pro and Teams & Suite keep transfers for up to 30 days. Business Pro and above add a branded subdomain. | Infomaniak offers kDrive for sharing without time limits, with your logo, colours and backgrounds[5] |
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Which should you use?
For a transfer under 10 GB that your recipient will download within a week, either service does the job. The points below decide the rest.
SwissTransfer is the better fit if
- Your recipient may need more than 7 days. SwissTransfer keeps files for 15 days, and the sender can extend that to 30 days for free.
- You need files processed only in Switzerland.
- You want sharing with no time limit and are happy to use Infomaniak kDrive.
- You want to add a password without paying. Dropvi includes PIN or password protection on Business Pro and above.
Dropvi is the better fit if
- You send from India, the United Arab Emirates or China, where SwissTransfer is not available for sending.
- You want recipients to preview PDFs, images, video, audio, CSV and text files in the browser before downloading.
- You want a branded subdomain for client handovers, which comes with Business Pro.
Where Dropvi falls short
- Dropvi Free keeps transfers for up to 7 days. SwissTransfer keeps them for 15 days, extendable to 30, at no cost.
- Keeping a Dropvi transfer online for up to 30 days needs Business Pro or Teams & Suite.
- Adding a PIN or password to a Dropvi transfer needs Business Pro or Teams & Suite. SwissTransfer includes an optional password free.
- A dropped ZIP download starts again. For very large transfers, single-file downloads are safer because they can resume.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use SwissTransfer to send files from India?
No. Infomaniak's SwissTransfer guide lists India among the countries where the service is not available for sending, along with the United Arab Emirates and China. People in those countries can still receive SwissTransfer transfers. Dropvi sets no country restrictions on sending.
How long does SwissTransfer keep files?
SwissTransfer deletes files after 15 days. On day 12 the sender is offered an extension to 30 days by email, and the offer stays open for 3 days. Dropvi Free keeps transfers for up to 7 days.
Why can't I download a large SwissTransfer transfer as one ZIP?
SwissTransfer's guide says that if the archive exceeds 10 GB, you need to download the files one by one. On Dropvi, single-file downloads can resume after a dropped connection, so for very large transfers they are safer than one ZIP.
Are both services free?
Yes. SwissTransfer is free with no registration. Dropvi Free sends up to 50 GB per transfer, and sending a link needs no account. Dropvi's paid plans keep transfers for up to 30 days and add PIN or password protection, download limits and a branded subdomain, and their prices are on the pricing page.
Where are the files stored?
SwissTransfer files are encrypted and processed only in Infomaniak's data centres in Switzerland. Dropvi stores files in Cloudflare R2, encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS.
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Sources
Checked on 16 September 2026.
- [1]SwissTransfer home pagewww.swisstransfer.com
- [2]Infomaniak news: SwissTransfer launch post (February 2019, updated July 2026)news.infomaniak.com
- [3]Infomaniak support: SwissTransfer getting started guidewww.infomaniak.com
- [4]Infomaniak support: SwissTransfer data securitywww.infomaniak.com
- [5]Infomaniak: SwissTransfer and kDrivewww.infomaniak.com