MEGA

Secure cloud storage with end-to-end encryption and a generous free plan.

About MEGA

MEGA is a cloud storage service built around client-side, zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption, so files are encrypted on your device before upload. A free account includes 20 GB of storage, with paid Pro tiers scaling to many terabytes, plus encrypted chat and meetings, file sharing and versioning, and apps for desktop, mobile and the web. It suits privacy-conscious individuals and businesses that want large amounts of encrypted storage.

MEGA website preview

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MEGA: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
Covers cloud storage, encryption, file sharing — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

MEGA pricing

Pricing model	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Free access	Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	mega.nz

MEGA key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas: cloud storage, encryption, file sharing
Official site: mega.nz

MEGA FAQ

How much does MEGA cost?

Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (mega.nz).

What is MEGA used for?

Secure cloud storage with end-to-end encryption and a generous free plan. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: cloud storage, encryption, file sharing.

Where can I try MEGA?

On its official site, mega.nz — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

MEGA vs alternatives

	MEGA	MEGA	Filen	Internxt
Pricing	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	cloud storage, encryption, file sharing	cloud storage, encryption, file sharing, privacy	cloud storage, zero knowledge, encryption, germany	cloud storage, encryption, open source, privacy
Official site	mega.nz	mega.io	filen.io	internxt.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside MEGA, it includes NymphCast, Memories, Sandstorm, CookCLI.

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Alternatives to MEGA

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with MEGA — worth comparing before you commit:

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MEGA

Encrypted cloud storage with generous free space and secure sharing

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Filen

Zero-knowledge cloud storage from Germany with affordable plans

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Internxt

Open-source encrypted cloud storage, photos and VPN bundle

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Kopia

Fast and secure open source backup with snapshots

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pCloud

Secure cloud storage with lifetime plans

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Peergos

End-to-end encrypted storage, sharing and sync, fully open source

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More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: NymphCast — Open-source software turning Linux hardware into a network media player; Memories — Free, open-source photo management for your Nextcloud server; Sandstorm — Self-host web-based productivity apps easily and securely.