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Very popular for its end-to-end encryption, user-friendly applications, and especially its generous free storage space (50GB for every new signup). MEGA aims to be a cross-platform, ultra-secure, and efficient cloud service. But is it really the case? Here are our thoughts on MEGA.
A cross-platform, ultra-secure, and efficient cloud service
Verdict
Despite some drawbacks, our opinion on MEGA remains very positive. We believe MEGA is a credible competitor against more popular ecosystems like Dropbox, Google Drive, or One Drive.
Furthermore, MEGA not only allows you to store your data online but also to protect it with a powerful encryption system. In this regard, the New Zealand-based company stands out from all other offerings.
Moreover, the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its ecosystem and services will only add more tools to its arsenal.
Born from the ashes of MegaUpload, the online video file hosting service created in 2005 by Kim Dotcom, MEGA has managed to carve its niche against the cloud market giants. Competing against Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, this cloud solution has had to work hard to convince. Fortunately, this service has no shortage of arguments.
It’s no surprise that just a few years after its launch in January 2013, MEGA became one of the stars of public cloud storage. Yet, this was a challenging path considering its controversial history. Despite its dubious past, its success story only continues. The service has never stopped growing and improving. But what should you really expect from this cloud service? Here are our thoughts on Mega.
A Generous Free Version
One of MEGA’s biggest strengths is undoubtedly the 20 GB offered for every new user on the platform. This strategy is quite effective for attracting new users. Indeed, this 20GB is more than sufficient to explore the service before upgrading to a premium offer.
However, to ensure stable service and to allow paid accounts to leverage the full power of the platform, MEGA does not offer unlimited bandwidth. Free accounts are limited to transferring only 20GB of data per day, as the service restricts users to 5GB of bandwidth every 6 hours.
The Different MEGA Offers
If you need more storage or increased bandwidth, you’ll need to subscribe to one of the Pro offers for individuals. In any case, the pricing remains very affordable for a service that meets your needs. The main differences between the plans will be the amount of included storage and transfer limits. For individuals, the cheapest plan, Pro Lite, at €4.99 per month, grants access to 400 GB of storage, while the Pro III plan provides up to 6TB for €30 per month.
It is worth noting that you can participate in a referral program to earn more storage. By inviting a friend to join MEGA, you also receive 10 GB extra and 20 GB of transfer quota valid for 365 days.
For businesses, the offer starts at €5 per user per month. This gives you access to 3 TB of base storage quota and 3 TB of base transfer quota. You can then scale up the offer as needed. Please note that at least 3 users are required to subscribe to this plan.
A Comprehensive Ecosystem
It is now impossible to mention MEGA without emphasizing its transformation into an integrated privacy ecosystem. This far exceeds its original function as a secure cloud storage solution. The company has significantly expanded its product range to provide even greater data protection.
Two major additions were introduced in 2025. First, the MEGA VPN, launched for Pro users, extends the promise of security and privacy from storage to online browsing activities. Secondly, the MEGA Pass (Password Manager), which allows users to secure and manage their login credentials. Thus, passwords are also protected by the end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption principle that MEGA champions.
Additionally, the introduction of MEGA S4, an S3-compatible object storage platform, now positions the service as a credible and secure alternative. This is not only beneficial for the general public but also for developers and businesses that require scalable cloud infrastructure protected by client-side encryption.
These innovations confirm that MEGA strives to assert itself as the leader in cloud solutions focused on user privacy and maximum security, going beyond mere file storage.
These developments bolster MEGA’s position against the competition and make its paid offerings all the more appealing, as they now include a comprehensive set of top-notch privacy tools.
MEGA Review: Data Security and Privacy
In pursuit of a storage solution that allows them to access their files anywhere, anytime, securely, an increasing number of internet users are opting for online storage services. The number of these services has significantly increased. However, not all of them provide satisfactory levels of security and privacy.
Among this plethora of cloud services, MEGA stands out by offering enhanced personal data protection. This has been a core philosophy since the company’s inception. With MEGA, you need not fear anonymous hackers or government agencies, as you will be the only person with access to your data.
The service offers robust data security through a 2048-bit end-to-end RSA encryption system that only you can control. Essentially, this Zero-Knowledge AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption allows you to encode your data, giving you the private decryption key.
To clarify, MEGA employs an RSA encryption protocol based on asymmetric cryptography algorithms. Thus, no algorithm can crack your code. However, it is crucial to create a strong and unique master password. Don’t forget to save your backup recovery key.
For further optimized security, MEGA also offers a two-factor authentication mechanism. Additionally, it includes password protection on link permissions and anti-ransomware functions.
Moreover, MEGA’s data centers are located in New Zealand, Australia, Luxembourg, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and Canada. Better yet, since 2018, MEGA adheres to the data protection standards and rights established by the European GDPR for all its users.
MEGA Review: What Features Does It Offer?
Currently serving nearly 210 million users worldwide, with 10 million active daily, MEGA provides many features expected from the best cloud storage providers. See our top 10 best cloud services.
And much more! Since the service has never been and will never be just another cloud, it offers a myriad of innovative features. Additionally, besides providing secure hosting for your data and making it accessible to designated users, the service includes advanced sharing features.
Specifically, you can generate a MEGA share link with a right-click on a folder or file and send it via email, instant messaging, or proprietary communication tools. It’s important to note that the generated share link is protected by a distinct encryption key. Also, you can add a password for each share link.
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS as well as all Android and iOS devices, MEGA provides both a desktop and mobile application. The platform also offers browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, not to mention a Command-Line Interface (CLI) compatible with Windows, MacOS, Linux, and NAS storage devices like QNAP and Synology.
Additionally, MEGA integrates an end-to-end encrypted chat for exchanging messages with contacts using the platform, facilitating online collaboration. Paid accounts can also access voice and video calls as well as secure video conferencing tools.
Backup and Synchronization
Upon installing the MEGA client, a local folder named MEGAsync is automatically created on your device for data synchronization. You will then be able to choose between full or selective synchronization of data located on different internal, external, or network hard drives.
All data uploaded to the cloud will automatically be replicated identically across all synchronized devices.
However, the synchronization of data moved to the local MEGAsync folder does not occur automatically. You must upload it to MEGA. Thus, the synchronization features offered by MEGA remain relatively basic.
Moreover, it should be noted that MEGA currently does not provide either data compression or partial synchronization, which would allow users to save only metadata locally. The platform also does not support block-level synchronization. All of this significantly affects download speeds.
MEGA Review: In Conclusion
A cross-platform, ultra-secure, and efficient cloud service
Verdict
Despite some drawbacks, our opinion on MEGA remains very positive. We believe MEGA is a credible competitor against more popular ecosystems like Dropbox, Google Drive, or One Drive.
Furthermore, MEGA not only allows you to store your data online but also to protect it with a powerful encryption system. In this regard, the New Zealand-based company stands out from all other offerings.
Moreover, the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its ecosystem and services will only add more tools to its arsenal.
FAQ
MEGA stands out with its end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption system, which applies even to the free offering. This means that your data is encrypted on your device before being sent to the cloud, and only you (not MEGA) hold the decryption key.
MEGA utilizes AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption with a 2048-bit RSA encryption key for key management security.
Yes, thanks to the end-to-end encryption, MEGA claims you are the only one who can access your data. This provides protection against anonymous hackers or government agencies.
Yes, since 2018, MEGA applies the protections and rights outlined in the European GDPR to all users and operates data centers in multiple countries, including within Europe.
The free offer provides 20 GB of storage for every new registration, which is quite generous for exploring the service.
The paid plans (‘Pro’) start with the Pro Lite offer at €4.99 per month for 400 GB of storage and go up to the Pro III plan at €30 per month for 6 TB of storage. The main differences between the offers revolve around storage volume and transfer limits.
Yes, by participating in the referral program. By inviting a friend to join MEGA, you receive an additional 10 GB and 20 GB of transfer quota valid for 365 days.
MEGA offers desktop and mobile applications compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and a command-line interface (CLI) are also available.
Feel free to ask if you have any other requests!
