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Self-hosted alternatives to MEGA

The MEGA listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

MEGA has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from MEGA

  1. 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

  2. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only MEGA lists a Linux app.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  3. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Seafile pricing and details

  4. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • MEGA has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FileCloud pricing and details

  5. Cubbit

    EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built

    • Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB). MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
    • Only MEGA lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cubbit pricing and details

  6. 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 a self-hosted alternative to MEGA?

Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cubbit and Cryptomator can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can MEGA be self-hosted?

The MEGA listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 10, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit and Cryptomator are free or have a free plan.

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.