Cloud Storage & File Sharing
MEGA
Encrypted cloud storage famous for its large free tier.
4.5· 167 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2013 · Auckland, New Zealand
What is MEGA?
MEGA is a cloud storage and file-sharing service that applies zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption to user files, founded by Kim Dotcom's original team. It is widely known for a large free storage tier and privacy-first encrypted sync.
Best known for: Encrypted cloud storage with a large free tier
Key features
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- Large free storage tier
- Encrypted file sharing and links
- Cross-platform sync apps
- Encrypted chat and meetings
- Client-side encryption keys
Who MEGA is best for
- Users wanting a generous free encrypted plan
- Privacy-minded individuals
- People sharing large files via encrypted links
Ideal team: Individuals and small teams who value end-to-end encryption and a big free allowance more than deep business collaboration features.
MEGA pricing
Pro Lite
$4.99/flat / mo
- 400 GB storage
- 1 TB transfer
- End-to-end encryption
Popular
Pro I
$9.99/flat / mo
- 2 TB storage
- 24 TB transfer
- Encrypted sharing
Pro II
$19.99/flat / mo
- 8 TB storage
- 96 TB transfer
- Priority features
Pro III
$29.99/flat / mo
- 16 TB storage
- 192 TB transfer
- Largest tier
Costs to watch before you commit
- Prices are set in EUR, so USD amounts vary with the exchange rate.
- Monthly transfer quotas can throttle heavy sharing even with storage to spare.
- Zero-knowledge encryption means a lost recovery key means lost data.
Top MEGA alternatives
Popular Cloud Storage & File Sharing tools teams evaluate alongside MEGA.
Google DriveGoogle's cloud storage tied to Docs, Gmail, and Photos.
TresoritSwiss end-to-end encrypted storage for security-first businesses.
IDriveMulti-device cloud backup that doubles as bulk cloud storage.
NextcloudOpen-source, self-hostable storage and collaboration platform.
BackblazeUnlimited computer backup plus low-cost B2 object storage.