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Open-source alternatives to MEGA

MEGA is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 16 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MEGA

  1. 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 vs MEGAProton Drive 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. 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.
    Filen vs MEGAFilen pricing and details

  4. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  5. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • Only MEGA lists a web app.
    • Only MEGA lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    Syncthing pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to MEGA?

Yes. Proton Drive, Internxt, Filen, Nextcloud and Syncthing are open source, according to their own sites.

Is MEGA open source?

MEGA is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 Oct 9, 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.