MEGA
by MEGA · Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with VPN, password manager and chat
56.7 — BenchRank score out of 100
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Overview
MEGA is a cloud storage service that encrypts data with zero-knowledge encryption, so only the owner and the users they authorise hold the keys. Files can be stored, synced and backed up through web, desktop and mobile apps, and shared with read-only or full access, password-protected links and expiry dates. Paid plans also include a VPN, the MEGA Pass password manager and S4 object storage.
- Best for
- Individuals wanting encrypted cloud storage bundled with a VPN, password manager and chat
- Pricing
- Free 20 GB plan, then personal plans from £2.86 per month billed yearly (200 GB) up to £21.41 per month for 20 TB, plus pay-as-you-go Pro Flexi from £12.85 per month; all prices exclude tax and are charged in euros.
- Runs on
- WebiOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- 20 GB of storage on the free plan
- Zero-knowledge encryption; only you and authorised users hold keys
- Paid plans bundle MEGA VPN, MEGA Pass and S4 object storage
- Share links can be password-protected and given expiry dates
Trade-offs
- Headline prices require yearly billing and exclude tax
- Charged in euros, so the GBP prices shown are estimates
- Free plan has limited transfer and caps calls at 1 hour
- Pro plans cover 1 user; teams need the Business plan (3+ users)
Pricing
Published plans from MEGA’s own pricing page, in GBP. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Includes |
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| Essential | —per user | £2.86 |
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| Pro Lite | —per user | £4.28 |
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| Pro I | £8.56per user | £7.14 |
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| Pro II | £17.12per user | £14.28 |
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| Pro III | £25.69per user | £21.41 |
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| Free | —per user | — |
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| Pro Flexi | £12.85per user, from | — |
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| Business | —per user | — |
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How this score is made up
Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.
- MCP support
- 80 out of 100
- API quality
- 0 out of 100
- Documentation
- 15 out of 100
- Agent friendliness
- 67 out of 100
- Pricing transparency
- 100 out of 100
- Customer sentiment
- 79 out of 100
- Changelog
- 100 out of 100
- Marketing site structure
- 60 out of 100
- Operational trust
- 40 out of 100
Measured, but not part of the score
Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.
- Openness
- 0 out of 100
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