TeamDrive vs. WeTransfer – Which solution is truly secure for your files
Security plays a crucial role when exchanging sensitive data. While many users rely on WeTransfer, the question arises: Is there a GDPR-compliant, secure alternative? We compare TeamDrive, the GDPR-compliant sync and file sharing service, with the popular provider WeTransfer – clear, honest, and transparent.
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Evaluation – which solution is suitable for whom?
TeamDrive is the ideal solution for:
- Companies with high security requirements
- Authorities & law firms
- Internal and external team collaboration
- Projects with sensitive data (e.g. HR, R&D, finance)
- Associations
WeTransfer is suitable for:
- One-time file transfer
- Private users with low security requirements
- Fast transfer without registration
What makes TeamDrive particularly secure?
- Zero-knowledge principle: not even TeamDrive can access your data
- Industry-standard encryption (AES-256)
- Hosting in Germany or own infrastructure possible
- Certified data security & ISO standards
What is WeTransfer?
WeTransfer is a service from the Netherlands founded in 2009 that specializes in the simple sending of large files. The service is used by millions of people worldwide – primarily for one-off, fast file transfers without registration.
Limitations of WeTransfer (from a company perspective):
- No data protection agreement (DPA) according to GDPR standard
- No control over storage location or deletion
- Not suitable for confidential or legally relevant data
- No user or rights management possible
When is WeTransfer useful?
- For private use without security concerns
- One-off file transfer without long-term storage
- Exchange of non-sensitive media files (e.g. photos, presentations)
What TeamDrive offers you
Secure data storage in German
Cloud or on own servers
Encrypted shipping too
of very large files
Perfect protection Data misuse and Ransomware
Datarecovery through
integrated backup solution
Easy usability
and low training effort
Hamburg company with very good support
Mobile access erfolgt sicher und ohne VPN
High flexibility and easy expandability
Traceability through activity log