What SwissTransfer is
Free Swiss-hosted file transfer service operated by Infomaniak.
SwissTransfer is a no-signup file-sharing service run by Infomaniak, hosted in Switzerland under Swiss data protection law. It is genuinely free and well-regarded for privacy-conscious sends inside Europe.
Side by side
| Feature | quik.space | SwissTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Free limit | 100 MB per file, up to 3 files, no signup. | 50 GB per transfer free, no signup, retention 1 to 30 days. |
| Paid pricing | $1 to $5 per send. | Free for personal use. Paid via Infomaniak's broader plans. |
| Signup required | No. | No. |
| Default expiry | 72 hours plus 7-day grace. | Configurable 1 to 30 days at send time. |
| Password protection | Not yet. | Yes, optional on every send. |
| Data location | US-East. | Switzerland, governed by Swiss data law. |
| AI training policy | No AI training on user files. | Infomaniak's stated policy is no training on user content. |
| AI-agent payments | MCP + x402. | None. |
| File size cap | 5 GB. | 50 GB per transfer. |
Bold cell = winner on that dimension. Last verified 2026-05-13. Competitor pricing changes; check www.swisstransfer.com for current.
When to use quik.space
- You want to be able to extend, recover, or bundle files after the fact.
- You want an AI-agent-payable upload endpoint.
- Your audience is global and you do not need EU residency.
When to use SwissTransfer
- You need EU or Swiss data residency.
- You need to send files between 5 GB and 50 GB free.
- You need optional password protection on the send.
On AI training
quik.space does not train AI or ML systems on user files, and does not license user content to third parties for training. SwissTransfer: Infomaniak's stated policy is no training on user content.
Frequently asked
Is SwissTransfer really free?
Yes, the consumer service is free with no per-send fees. Infomaniak monetizes through its broader hosting and email business. quik.space is free for sends under 100 MB and 72 hours, with paid one-shots for everything beyond that.
Which is more private?
On paper SwissTransfer wins on residency. Files are stored in Switzerland under Swiss data protection law. quik.space matches on the AI-training commitment and adds anonymity at the sender level, but the data sits in the US.
Can quik.space match the 50 GB limit?
Not today. The current XL upload caps at 5 GB. If your send is in the 5 to 50 GB range and free is a hard requirement, SwissTransfer is a better fit.
Does SwissTransfer have an API?
Infomaniak exposes APIs for some products. SwissTransfer specifically does not publish a public file-transfer API. quik.space does not have a developer API for humans yet either, but the MCP endpoint is available to AI agents.