End-to-end encrypted cloud storage, file sharing and chat
MEGA is a cloud storage service from New Zealand that encrypts files on your device before upload, with keys derived from your password. It offers sync clients for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps with camera uploads, encrypted share links and built-in chat and video meetings. A free plan is available alongside paid plans with more storage and transfer quota.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 11
- platforms
- 7
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Files are encrypted on your device before upload
- Clients for every major desktop and mobile platform
- Built-in encrypted chat and video meetings
Cons
- Transfer quotas can slow down downloads on free accounts
- Losing both your password and recovery key means losing your data
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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