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MEGA alternatives
MEGA compared with 7 alternatives: Proton Drive, pCloud, Sync.com, Internxt, Filen and 2 more.
MEGA has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAThis tool | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Proton Drive | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Internxt | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Filen | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Icedrive | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from MEGA
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail
- Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a Linux app.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage under Swiss jurisdiction
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a Linux app.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Internxt is open source, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MEGA also covers video calls and file sync.
Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps
- Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, on the free plan too
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
- Free plan · from $8/mo
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
- Only MEGA lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Limits worth knowing in MEGA
- Prices are set and charged in euros; amounts shown in other currencies on the site are estimates.
- Downloads count against a transfer quota, which is limited on the free plan and 1 TB a month on Pro Lite.
- Business and Pro Flexi are usage-based, starting from €15.00 per month for a 3 TB base. Business needs at least 3 users.
- The Essential plan is shown only with yearly charging on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MEGA?
The alternatives to MEGA in this directory are Proton Drive, pCloud, Sync.com, Internxt, Filen, Icedrive and WeTransfer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MEGA.
Is there a free alternative to MEGA?
Yes. Proton Drive, pCloud, Sync.com, Internxt, Filen, Icedrive and WeTransfer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to MEGA?
Proton Drive, Internxt and Filen are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.