Head-to-head comparison
Bunny.net vs WeTransfer
Two of the asset sharing tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
No-login link sharing for one-off masters and stems.
Best for: Occasional senders
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Bunny.net
Pros
- $0.01/GB CDN bandwidth in EU/NA
- Free transcoding and player on Bunny Stream
- Genuinely cheap for high-traffic shows
Watch-outs
- DIY workflow, not a turnkey podcast host
- Pricing tiers vary by region
- Support is async and lighter touch
WeTransfer
Pros
- Universally recognized brand and clean UX
- Password protection now on free tier
- Recipients don't need to sign up
Watch-outs
- Free tier slashed to 3GB per 30 days
- Files expire after just 3 days on free
- Pricing restructure removed familiar Pro tier
Which one should you pick?
Pick Bunny.net if
You’re building around developer-driven hosting. Bunny is the European pay-as-you-go CDN and video platform that prices like infrastructure should, $0.01/GB for North American and European bandwidth.
Pick WeTransfer if
You’re building around occasional senders. WeTransfer used to be the universal file-transfer link — drop a 2GB file, send a link, done. The free tier got slashed (10 transfers and 3GB per 30 days, files expire in 3 days) and the old Pro plan is gone.
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Frequently asked
What does Bunny.net do better than WeTransfer?
Bunny.net's standout is "$0.01/GB CDN bandwidth in EU/NA". WeTransfer doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Universally recognized brand and clean UX" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Bunny.net; if the second does, pick WeTransfer.
What are the trade-offs?
Bunny.net: diy workflow, not a turnkey podcast host. WeTransfer: free tier slashed to 3gb per 30 days. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
WeTransfer works on macOS, iOS, Android where Bunny.net doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Bunny.net and WeTransfer together?
Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Bunny.net for one show or episode type and WeTransfer for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.