Ranked 5 of 9 in best cloud storage services
The most generous free allowance here, with end-to-end encryption and desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. The comparisons are the vendor's own, and its Pro plans bundle VPN and password extras.
Best for Large encrypted free storage with desktop sync
About MEGA
MEGA stores files with end-to-end encryption and gives free accounts 20 GB, according to its homepage comparison table. Its desktop app runs on Windows, Mac and Linux and syncs folders, and its download page offers official packages for each system.
Paid Pro plans add storage and transfer. The pricing page lists bundled extras in higher plans, including MEGA VPN, MEGA Pass and unrestricted chat and meetings. The homepage compares MEGA with Dropbox at 2 GB free and Google One at 15 GB free, but that table comes from MEGA itself, so check current limits on the vendor's pages. MEGA suits people who want encrypted storage with a generous free allowance.
Key features
- End-to-end encryption
- 20 GB free storage
- Desktop apps for three systems
- Bundled VPN and password manager in higher plans
Strengths
- 20 GB free with end-to-end encryption
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
Limits
- Pro plans bundle VPN and password extras
- Storage comparisons come from the vendor itself
Where MEGA ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cloud storage services | 5 of 9 | 86.5 | Large encrypted free storage with desktop sync |
Questions about MEGA
- Is MEGA free?
- MEGA can be used without paying: Free plan with 20 GB; paid Pro plans for more storage. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is MEGA open source?
- No. MEGA is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does MEGA support?
- MEGA is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
- What is MEGA best for?
- Large encrypted free storage with desktop sync. In our ranking of cloud storage services it is number 5 of 9 with a score of 86.5.
- What are the best alternatives to MEGA?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Google Drive, Dropbox, Proton Drive, Microsoft OneDrive.