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.

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The best MEGA alternative for…

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

Best MEGA alternative for most people

Proton Drive

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

Best MEGA alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sync.com

Encrypted storage with more polished business sharing.

Best MEGA alternative for Mac

Icedrive

Client-side encryption and a mounted virtual drive.

Best MEGA alternative for Windows

Filen

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

Best MEGA alternative for Linux

Internxt

Open-source encrypted storage with lifetime plans.

Best MEGA alternative for iPhone and Android

pCloud

Lifetime plans and smoother media streaming.

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.