TransferNow is a solid European file transfer service — straightforward, reliable, and easy to use. It even includes password protection on the free tier, which is a nice touch. But TransferNow doesn't offer zero-knowledge encryption. They encrypt files in transit and at rest, yet hold the keys themselves. RocketShare gives you the same easy transfer experience with the guarantee that your files are encrypted before they leave your browser.
At a glance
| RocketShare | TransferNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Zero-knowledge (AES-256-GCM) | Server-side (they hold keys) |
| Who can access files | Only you and your recipients | TransferNow can access files |
| Free tier | 4 GB/month, 10 transfers, 7-day expiry | 5 GB/transfer, 7-day expiry, no monthly cap |
| Paid plans from | $3/month | €6/month (Premium) |
| Password protection | Yes (all plans) | Yes (all plans) |
| Download limits | Yes | Paid only |
| Account required (recipient) | No | No |
| Data location | Amsterdam, EU | France |
The encryption gap
RocketShare encrypts every file with AES-256-GCM using 256-bit keys generated by the Web Crypto API — directly in your browser. The encryption key is embedded in the URL fragment (the part after #), which per RFC 3986 is never sent to the server. RocketShare cannot access your files, ever.
TransferNow uses TLS for data in transit and encrypts at rest, but holds the encryption keys on their servers. Your files could be accessed by the service or disclosed in response to legal requests.
European services, different privacy guarantees
Both RocketShare and TransferNow are European. TransferNow is based in France and stores data in Europe — which is a solid foundation for privacy.
RocketShare stores encrypted files in Amsterdam, EU, with an additional technical layer: zero-knowledge encryption ensures that even if someone gained access to the servers, your files would be unreadable without the key that only exists in your share link.
Legal protection is good. Legal protection plus encryption you can verify is better.
Free tier comparison
TransferNow's free tier is generous: 5 GB per transfer with no monthly quota and password protection included. RocketShare's free tier is 4 GB per month across 10 transfers with 7-day expiry — more limited in raw capacity, but every transfer is protected by zero-knowledge encryption.
If you just need to send large files casually, TransferNow's free tier gives you more room. If privacy is the priority, RocketShare's encryption is the differentiator.
Pricing
RocketShare plans:
- Free — 4 GB/month, 10 transfers, up to 7-day expiry
- Mini — $3/month — 60 GB/month, 20 transfers, up to 30-day expiry
- Starter — $7/month — 350 GB/month, 40 transfers, up to 60-day expiry
- Pro — $18/month — Unlimited transfers, up to 90-day expiry
- Teams — $15/seat/month — Unlimited transfers, seat-based billing
TransferNow plans:
- Free — 5 GB/transfer, 7-day expiry, password protection
- Premium — €6/month — 250 GB/transfer, 365-day expiry, 1 TB storage
- Team — €18/month — 500 GB/transfer, 10 users, 2 TB storage
Both services start at a similar price point, but RocketShare includes zero-knowledge encryption on every plan — including free.
Why choose RocketShare
- Zero-knowledge encryption — AES-256-GCM, keys never leave your browser
- EU data residency — files stored in Amsterdam
- Download limits on all plans — TransferNow reserves this for paid tiers
- No account needed for recipients
- No file compression — full quality preserved
- Team support with seat-based billing
Ready to share files securely?
Same European simplicity, with zero-knowledge encryption on top. Try RocketShare free — no account required to get started.