WeTransfer, a popular file transfer service, has made significant changes to its pricing structure and free plan. The company has introduced new limits on the number of transfers users can make per month with its free plan, while also adding some perks to this tier.
Changes to the Free Plan
WeTransfer is now limiting users to 10 transfers per month with its free plan. This change is already being applied to existing users, as stated in the company’s support page. However, there are some benefits added to the free plan:
- Increased file transfer limit: The overall file transfer limit has been increased from 2GB to 3GB.
- Unlimited portals: Users now have unlimited access to collaborative folders (portals) for working with clients.
- Reviews and password protection: WeTransfer is also adding reviews and password protection for all transfers.
The company is removing the 5% fee on paid transfers, as well as a program that allowed users to sell files on the platform.
New Pricing Structure
WeTransfer has undergone significant changes since its acquisition by Italy-based Bending Spoons in July. The company is introducing a new pricing structure with a WeTransfer Starter plan costing $6.99 per month. This plan includes all the benefits of the free plan, but with an increased size limit of 300GB.
The company has also bundled its Pro and Premium plans into a single Ultimate plan, priced at $25 per month in the U.S. The Ultimate plan offers all the features from the previous tiers, including unlimited portals, reviews, and password protection for transfers.
Legacy Plans
WeTransfer previously had a Pro plan costing $15 per month and a Premium plan costing $25 per month in the U.S. However, with the introduction of the new pricing structure, these plans are no longer available separately.
Impact of Acquisition
The changes to WeTransfer’s pricing structure and limits on its free plan have been linked to the company’s acquisition by Bending Spoons. At the time of the acquisition, there were concerns about potential layoffs and price hikes.
In September, Bending Spoons announced it was cutting 75% of WeTransfer staff. This move has now been followed by changes to WeTransfer’s pricing tiers. The company has adopted a similar approach to its previous acquisition, Evernote in 2022. After acquiring Evernote, the parent company reduced employee numbers and restricted the note-taking app’s free plan.
Timeline of Changes
The timeline of changes at WeTransfer is as follows:
- July: Bending Spoons acquires WeTransfer.
- September: Bending Spones announces it is cutting 75% of WeTransfer staff.
- Now: WeTransfer introduces new pricing structure and limits free plan.
Conclusion
WeTransfer has made significant changes to its pricing structure and free plan. While there are some benefits added to the free plan, users will now be limited to 10 transfers per month. The company’s new pricing structure includes a Starter plan at $6.99 per month and an Ultimate plan at $25 per month.
These changes have been linked to WeTransfer’s acquisition by Bending Spoons in July. The parent company has followed the same playbook as with its previous acquisition, Evernote in 2022.
