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MEGA alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave MEGA: transfer quotas limit free accounts, and download speeds can be inconsistent. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MEGA, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proton Drive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 566.5
2Sync.com logoSync.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Icedrive logoIcedriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
4Filen logoFilenFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 557.2
5Internxt logoInternxtFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
6pCloud logopCloudFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 553.6
  1. Proton Drive logo

    1. Proton DriveTop pick

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    End-to-end encryption from a company with a broader privacy track record.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Drive a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sync.com logo

    2. Sync.com

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and small teams who still need easy sharing links

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    Encrypted storage with more polished business sharing.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on by default
    • Full sharing toolkit: expiring links, file requests, passwords
    • Long version history on paid plans

    Cons

    • No Linux desktop client
    • Limited online editing and search
    • Free plan is small
    Visit Sync.com Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sync.com a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 2 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Icedrive logo

    3. Icedrive

    Best for: Individuals who want cheap encrypted storage mounted as a drive

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    Client-side encryption and a mounted virtual drive.

    Pros

    • Client-side encryption included on paid plans
    • Virtual drive that streams files on demand
    • Lifetime plans available

    Cons

    • Few collaboration or team features
    • Smaller company with a shorter track record
    • Sharing controls are basic
    Visit Icedrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Icedrive a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Client-side Twofish, zero-knowledge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    File versioning
    90 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    2 TB plan
    $9.99/month regular price
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Filen logo

    4. Filen

    Best for: Budget-minded users who want encrypted storage and open-source clients

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    German end-to-end encrypted storage with open-source apps and low prices.

    Pros

    • Open-source, zero-knowledge apps on every platform
    • Low prices for encrypted storage
    • Includes encrypted notes and chat

    Cons

    • Small company with limited support capacity
    • Few team and collaboration features
    • Prices in euros only
    Visit Filen Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Filen a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    €1.99/month for 200 GiB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filen.io(opens source in a new tab)
    2 TiB plan
    €8.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filen.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    All apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filen.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Zero-knowledge end-to-end
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filen.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filen.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Internxt logo

    5. Internxt

    Best for: Privacy-focused individuals who want open-source code and EU jurisdiction

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    Open-source encrypted storage with lifetime plans.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption with open-source, audited apps
    • Lifetime plans and a refund window
    • Linux desktop app

    Cons

    • Free tier is only 1 GB
    • Desktop sync is less mature than established rivals
    • Heavy promotional pricing makes real costs hard to compare
    Visit Internxt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Internxt a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, and audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Post-quantum encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. pCloud logo

    6. pCloud

    Best for: People who would rather pay once than keep a storage subscription

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MEGA

    Lifetime plans and smoother media streaming.

    Pros

    • Lifetime plans avoid recurring fees
    • Choice of EU or US data location
    • Virtual drive with a Linux client

    Cons

    • Client-side encryption costs extra
    • Lifetime value depends on the company lasting
    • Frequent sales and upsells make pricing hard to read
    Visit pCloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is pCloud a good MEGA alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Lifetime plans
    From 500 GB, one-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime 2 TB
    499 USD (sale price at check)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Company base
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Europe or USA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File size limit
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MEGA alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Proton Drive logo

Best MEGA alternative for most people

Proton Drive

End-to-end encryption from a company with a broader privacy track record.

Sync.com logo

Best MEGA alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sync.com

Encrypted storage with more polished business sharing.

Icedrive logo

Best MEGA alternative for Mac

Icedrive

Client-side encryption and a mounted virtual drive.

Filen logo

Best MEGA alternative for Windows

Filen

German end-to-end encrypted storage with open-source apps and low prices.

Internxt logo

Best MEGA alternative for Linux

Internxt

Open-source encrypted storage with lifetime plans.

pCloud logo

Best MEGA alternative for iPhone and Android

pCloud

Lifetime plans and smoother media streaming.

Proton Drive logo

Best MEGA alternative for working in the browser

Proton Drive

End-to-end encryption from a company with a broader privacy track record.

MEGA alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MEGA?

Proton Drive ranks first right now. End-to-end encryption from a company with a broader privacy track record. Sync.com and Icedrive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to MEGA?

Yes. Proton Drive (free plan + paid), Sync.com (free plan + paid), Icedrive (free plan + paid) and Filen (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MEGA?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which MEGA alternatives work on Linux?

Icedrive, Filen, Internxt and pCloud run on Linux.

Why do people switch from MEGA?

The complaints we hear most: transfer quotas limit free accounts; download speeds can be inconsistent; prices are set in euros.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MEGA, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.