MEGA provides end-to-end encryption on all files by default and offers 20 GB of free storage — one of the largest free tiers among encrypted cloud services.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in MEGA's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
pCloud offers 10 GB free, one-time lifetime plans, and fast CDN-powered transfers. Zero-knowledge encryption is available via the Crypto add-on. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Explore pCloud data →Sync.com includes zero-knowledge encryption on every plan with no add-on required. It stores data in Canadian data centers under PIPEDA law and offers 5 GB free with strong sharing and collaboration features.
Explore Sync.com data →Proton Drive is open-source, audited, and integrates with ProtonMail and Proton VPN under one subscription. Files are end-to-end encrypted with Swiss privacy law backing. Proton Docs enables encrypted collaborative editing.
Explore Proton Drive data →Filen is a newer encrypted cloud storage provider offering 10 GB free with client-side encryption. It is open-source and audited, with competitive pricing. Desktop and mobile apps are available, though the ecosystem is less mature than MEGA's.
Explore Filen data →Tresorit offers the most rigorous enterprise security among encrypted cloud providers, with GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance. Its zero-knowledge architecture has been independently audited. Higher pricing reflects its compliance-focused feature set.
Explore Tresorit data →Icedrive uses Twofish encryption (rather than AES) for client-side encryption and offers a visually polished interface. It provides 10 GB free, a virtual drive that mounts as a local disk without syncing all files, and lifetime plan options.
Explore Icedrive data →MEGA was founded by Kim Dotcom and is incorporated in New Zealand, though its current management is independent of its founder.
Yes. The free plan includes a transfer quota (historically around 5-20 GB per rolling period). Exceeding the quota temporarily limits downloads until the quota resets. Paid plans have much higher or unlimited transfer.
Yes. MEGA encrypts all files and metadata client-side before upload. MEGA servers never have access to your decryption keys, making it a true zero-knowledge service.
MEGA has operated independently of Kim Dotcom since 2013. The service itself has been audited and is widely used. Jurisdiction (New Zealand) and open-source mobile/desktop clients allow independent verification.
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