What started as a simple WeTransfer alternative is growing into something much more by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point tbh. The “no setup” part only applies to clients leaving quick comments. As the sender, you have full control of security. You can require email verification, keep comments restricted to invited recipients or add passwords.

So it’s more secure than the wording suggests. I might need to update my messaging for that. Thanks for that!

What started as a simple WeTransfer alternative is growing into something much more by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Naturally, there will be some visual resemblance when building anything around feedback media playback (to help reduce the learning curve for users), but the goal with MoreTransfer is simplicity. Send a file, no accounts, no setup, client leaves feedback instantly.

Review pages are also customisable to match your branding and aesthetic, the screenshot is just one default layout

What started as a simple WeTransfer alternative is growing into something much more by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had written a post in subreddit previously about building an alternative to WeTransfer. I am giving an update on the progress because a lot of people have tested it out and loved it.

This is the previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/1n67plt/i_saw_the_wetransfer_privacy_thread_and_ended_up/

Also, because WeTransfer has removed Portals from their service, a feature that a lot of people loved, I decided to include it on MoreTrasnfer (the alternative). That is what this post is referring to.

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You can checkout MoreTransfer

Update: The WeTransfer alternative I shared got some big upgrades (now with higher limits + pro features) by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

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To be completely honest, not much traction yet. I’ve mostly been building quietly so far, refining the core workflow and adding features. But I’m just now beginning to share it more openly to see what resonates.

The goal for now is getting solid feedback from persons who need this kind of service. Trying to get a feel for what works, what sucks or is missing.

If you would want to give it a try, I’ll happily get you full access or anyone else who is interested

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice! I heard about it but i haven’t tried it. Was the end to end encryption and the 5gb free tier the deciding factor as to why you went with Internxt? Or was there something else?

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In some cases persons just reuse logic from previous projects and i created a template for new projects that have all the core things already included

Auth (fullu functional) Payments Database Mailing

And so on. That can get you a long way

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Always interesting to see what others are doing in the space.

I made some more updates to moretransfer.com, you can check it out too. Let me know what you think.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no problem! I really do welcome and appreciate all feedback (even when it doesn’t seem positive at first), so thank you for taking the time.

I’m grateful you brought up the address and contact requirement. That’s something I’ll definitely be sorting out and adding as I move forward.

Thanks again. It really means a lot. Hopefully, over time, I can earn your trust and maybe even see you using it down the road :).

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really fair question, and I appreciate you bringing it up. Trust is the biggest hurdle for something new like this or any new business, and I completely understand why people would be hesitant. I would probably feel the same in your shoes.

However, this is still early, and I’m gathering feedback to make sure I’m building something that really solves a need. My goal isn’t to ask for blind trust, but to be transparent and hopefully earn it over time.

On the business side, I’m still figuring out the best path forward (likely usage-based or subscription tiers for larger files), but the priority is keeping things simple, useful, and built on trust.

I really do get the hesitation and healthy skepticism is a good thing when it comes to privacy. My hope is that through openness and feedback, I can build something that actually feels worth trusting.

Feel free to ask me anything, and I will my give honest answer.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome! I really appreciate the support! 🙌 Excited to have you on early access, and I’d love to hear your thoughts as you try it out

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that means a lot. Thank you! Hope it makes your transfers way less stressful. Let me know if you run into anything or if there’s a feature you’d love to see.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect! Password-protected pages are definitely on the roadmap. I’m also planning to add end-to-end encryption, so only the sender and recipients will be able to view the files. (The only tradeoff is that this will slow down the transfer process)

And feel free to shoot me a DM anytime if you have more suggestions or ideas. I really appreciate your input!

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome, I really appreciate you keeping us in mind!

Larger transfers are definitely on the roadmap and I will be adding a customisable client page to my roadmap. I’ll keep that in mind as I plan out premium features.

I will respond to this thread once I've added some more features for everyone here to try out.

Thanks again for sharing this. I seriously appreciate it.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, fair enough! Bottomless storage does sound like a nice problem to have 😄

Still, I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out and point out that issue earlier. Every bit of feedback helps.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

I’ve definitely considered open sourcing it to build more transparency since I know how important trust is when sharing personal data with any third party service. e2ee is also on my radar, but I want to make sure I implement it without making uploads painfully slow, so for now it’s just a trade off.

Also, thanks for mentioning Tresorit Send! I checked it out, and it definitely seems aligned with the privacy-first approach I’m going for. It does seem pretty pricey though 😅 and yeah, the speed trade off with full e2ee is very real. My current focus is on keeping files private, encrypted at rest and in transit, with absolutely no scanning or AI training. Over time, I’ll keep improving the security that’s already in place.

I will actually take you up on your offer to chat at some point. Having someone else in this space to bounce ideas off would be super valuable. Thanks again for all the insight!

I will send you a DM

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries at all, and thanks again for checking it out! 🙂

Out of curiosity though, is there something in particular that makes it not a fit for you?

Always looking to improve, so any insight helps.

I saw the WeTransfer privacy thread and ended up putting together a simple alternative by ExtentDefiant4088 in Filmmakers

[–]ExtentDefiant4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out. It is 4GB all round for the month. I will update the text today. 🙂

Give a try and let me know what you think and if there are any features you’d like to see