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Alternatives to MEGA with a one-time purchase

The MEGA listing shows no one-time purchase. 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

MEGA has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MEGA

  1. 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.
    pCloud vs MEGApCloud pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Internxt vs MEGAInternxt pricing and details

  3. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. 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.
    Icedrive vs MEGAIcedrive pricing and details

  4. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • Only MEGA lists a web app.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to MEGA that you buy once?

Yes. pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy MEGA once instead of subscribing?

The MEGA listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 10, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MEGA: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.