MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
Our verdict
Second of our top three file storage and sync services
For: People who want encrypted storage and more free space
MEGA encrypts files on your device before they are uploaded, and says only you and the people you authorize hold the keys. Its Free plan gives 20 GB, against 15 GB on Google Drive, and it runs on the web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 from about 108,000 ratings, and paid plans start at €3.33 a month, charged yearly, for 200 GB. It is second because it stores and shares files but its listing has no document editing, where Google Drive edits Docs and Office files in place. Downloads count against a transfer quota, which is limited on the Free plan, and prices are set and charged in euros.
See all three and how we rankWhat is MEGA?
MEGA is a cloud storage service that encrypts files on the user's device, so that only the account owner and the people they authorize hold the keys. It includes sync and backup apps, file sharing, and encrypted chat and video calls. Paid plans run from 200 GB to 20 TB and bundle a VPN and a password manager, with prices set in euros.
MEGA has a free plan. Paid plans start at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. See every plan
Good for
- People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
- Linux users: official packages cover Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch and others
- Large personal archives, with individual plans of up to 20 TB
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Data is encrypted before it leaves the device, and MEGA says only the owner and the people they authorize hold the keys needed to read it.
- Sync and backup
- The desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux syncs folders and backs up a computer to MEGA, replicating changes as they happen.
- Sharing with link controls
- Files and folders can be shared with people who have no MEGA account, with read-only or full access. Links can carry a password or an expiry date.
- File versioning and Rewind
- Every plan keeps up to 100 versions of a file. Rewind goes back up to 60 days on paid plans and is view-only for up to 30 days on the free plan.
- Chat and meetings
- Private messaging and video calls are built in. Free accounts are limited to 1-hour calls with up to 100 participants; paid plans remove both limits.
- Bundled VPN, passwords and S4
- Paid plans include MEGA VPN and the MEGA Pass password manager, and plans from Pro Lite up add S3-compatible object storage.
MEGA pricing
- Starts at
- €3.33 per month, charged yearly
- Free plan
- 20 GB of storage with a limited transfer quota. Calls are capped at 1 hour and 100 participants, and Rewind is view-only.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | 20 GB of storage, a limited transfer quota, 100 file versions and view-only Rewind for up to 30 days. |
| Essential | €3.33per month, charged yearly | 200 GB of storage and 2.4 TB of transfer over the year, with MEGA VPN, MEGA Pass and unrestricted chat and meetings. |
| Pro Lite | €4.99per month, or €5.00 per month charged yearly | 750 GB of storage and 1 TB of transfer a month, plus object storage, MEGA VPN and MEGA Pass. |
| Pro I | €9.99per month, or €8.33 per month charged yearly | 3 TB of storage and 3 TB of transfer a month, plus object storage, MEGA VPN and MEGA Pass. |
| Pro II | €19.99per month, or €16.67 per month charged yearly | 10 TB of storage and 10 TB of transfer a month, with the same extras as Pro I. |
| Pro III | €29.99per month, or €25.00 per month charged yearly | 20 TB of storage and 20 TB of transfer a month, with the same extras as Pro I. |
Read from mega.io on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MEGA before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave up to 17% with yearly billing
MEGA's pricing page advertises up to 17% off for yearly billing: Pro I drops from €9.99 to €8.33 a month, Pro II from €19.99 to €16.67 and Pro III from €29.99 to €25.00.
Stated on mega.io
How people rate the MEGA app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
107,517 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
MEGA alternatives
- MEGA vs Proton Drive
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
- MEGA vs pCloud
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
- MEGA vs Sync.com
Free plan · from $6/mo
- MEGA vs Internxt
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
- MEGA vs Filen
Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Common questions
Is MEGA free?
MEGA has a free plan. 20 GB of storage with a limited transfer quota. Calls are capped at 1 hour and 100 participants, and Rewind is view-only. Paid plans start at €3.33 per month, charged yearly.
How much does MEGA cost?
MEGA lists 6 plans. Free: €0. Essential: €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Pro Lite: €4.99 per month, or €5.00 per month charged yearly. Pro I: €9.99 per month, or €8.33 per month charged yearly. Pro II: €19.99 per month, or €16.67 per month charged yearly. Pro III: €29.99 per month, or €25.00 per month charged yearly. Prices were read from mega.io on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does MEGA work on?
MEGA is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does MEGA offer any discounts?
MEGA publicly lists the following: Save up to 17% with yearly billing.
How is MEGA rated?
MEGA's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107,517 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is MEGA open source?
MEGA is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Is MEGA end-to-end encrypted?
MEGA describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.
Does MEGA have an API?
Yes. MEGA offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes MEGA?
MEGA is made by MEGA. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to MEGA?
The closest alternatives to MEGA in our directory are Proton Drive, pCloud, Sync.com, Internxt and Filen. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MEGA.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.