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Best Apps Like MEGA: Top Encrypted Cloud Storage Alternatives in 2026

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.

Why People Look for MEGA Alternatives

Google Drive and Dropbox do not provide end-to-end encryption; MEGA encrypts everything by default.
pCloud's zero-knowledge encryption requires a paid Crypto add-on; MEGA includes it free.
OneDrive's free tier is only 5 GB; MEGA gives 20 GB at no cost.
Transfer quotas on MEGA's free plan can be restrictive for heavy downloaders compared to Sync.com.

6 Best Alternatives to MEGA

Each app below addresses a specific gap in MEGA's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.

pCloud

Cloud storage with lifetime plans and optional zero-knowledge encryption.

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.

Users who want a lifetime payment option and reliable cross-platform sync. Free 10 GB; Premium from $4.99/mo or lifetime from $199.
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Sync.com

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage based in Canada.

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.

Privacy-first users who want zero-knowledge encryption included at no extra cost. Free 5 GB; Personal Pro from $8/mo for 2 TB.
Explore Sync.com data →

Proton Drive

Encrypted cloud storage from the Proton privacy suite.

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.

Users who want an audited, open-source privacy suite beyond storage alone. Free 1 GB; from $3.99/mo with ProtonMail for 15 GB.
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Filen

Open-source zero-knowledge cloud storage from Germany.

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.

Tech-savvy users who want open-source, auditable zero-knowledge storage. Free 10 GB; 100 GB from $2.99/mo.
Explore Filen data →

Tresorit

Enterprise end-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Switzerland.

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.

Businesses and professionals in regulated industries needing verifiable compliance. Personal from $12.50/mo for 500 GB.
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Icedrive

Cloud storage with Twofish encryption and a clean interface.

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.

Users who want a clean interface with virtual drive mounting and optional encryption. Free 10 GB; Pro from $4.99/mo or lifetime from $199.
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How we found these alternatives

MEGA was founded by Kim Dotcom and is incorporated in New Zealand, though its current management is independent of its founder.

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