A TransferNow alternative for small, quick hand-offs
TransferNow is a full-featured transfer service with a 5 GB free tier. ShareQuik is a minimal one with a 100 MB limit and an 8-character code. Try ShareQuik here.
- 100 MB per share
- 8-character code
- 3 days, extendable to 15
- No account
Find
Enter a share code to access shared content.
The 8-character code from the sender: 2 letters, then 6 digits.
TransferNow’s pricing page lists a free plan with transfers up to 5 GB, files available for 7 days, password protection, file previews and file requests, with no account needed.
ShareQuik does far less, on purpose. There are no previews, requests or passwords. What it offers is a code that can be typed anywhere, text alongside files, and the option to keep a share for 15 days.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Add files or text
Drop files into the Share panel above, up to 100 MB in total, or paste up to 3,000 words of text.
- Step 2
Generate a share code
Select Generate Code. ShareQuik uploads everything and shows a code like BX678095 that you can copy, text or read out.
- Step 3
The recipient enters the code
On any ShareQuik page they type the code into the Find panel, enter an email address, and download the files.
Why someone might pick ShareQuik instead
Fewer decisions
No delivery method, expiry or settings to choose before sending. Upload and get a code.
Up to 15 days if needed
Extend a share from 3 to 15 days with your email address, a little longer than TransferNow’s free 7.
Text and files together
Send a message or notes in the same share as the files.
ShareQuik vs TransferNow
TransferNow has a much higher size limit and more features on its free plan. ShareQuik’s advantages are narrow: a shorter hand-off and slightly longer optional availability.
| Feature | ShareQuik | TransferNow Free |
|---|---|---|
| Size limit | 100 MB per share | Up to 5 GB per transfer |
| Availability | 3 days, extendable to 15 | 7 days |
| Account to send | Not needed | Not needed |
| Hand-off | 8-character code | Email or share link |
| Password protection | No | Yes |
| File previews | No | Yes |
Choosing between them
- Files over 100 MB, or you want previews, file requests or a password: TransferNow.
- Small files you’d rather pass on with a short code, or files plus a note: ShareQuik.
Comparing more services? See the free file transfer overview.
Frequently asked questions
Is TransferNow free?
TransferNow lists a free plan for transfers up to 5 GB, available for 7 days, alongside paid plans.
Does ShareQuik have file previews like TransferNow?
No. Recipients see file names, types and sizes, then download the files to open them.
Can a ShareQuik share last longer than a free TransferNow transfer?
Yes, if you extend it. ShareQuik shares can last up to 15 days; TransferNow’s free transfers last 7.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Free file transfer, and how the free options differFree file transfer with no account: up to 100 MB per share and an 8-character code. Plus how the free tiers of other transfer services differ, with sources.
- A Filemail alternative without a daily transfer countFilemail’s free tier allows 5 GB but only 2 transfers per 24 hours. ShareQuik sends 100 MB at a time with no daily count. A sourced, side-by-side comparison.
- A FileTransfer.io alternative that uses a short codeFileTransfer.io vs ShareQuik: 6 GB links that last 21 days versus 100 MB shares opened with an 8-character code. Sourced facts on limits, expiry and downloads.
- Temporary file sharing that cleans up after itselfTemporary file sharing: every share expires after 3 days (extendable to 15) and its files are deleted automatically. No leftover links, no account, up to 100 MB.
Sources
Try the simpler hand-off
Upload a file above and pass the code on. No settings to choose first.