Box vs MEGA
Box
box.comMEGA
mega.ioSide by side
| Figure | Box | MEGA |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $1.63/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 11 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 9.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 9.1 (#12) |
| API | Box provides an API reference, authentication guides, application publishing workflow, UI Elements, error guidance and a developer changelog. | MEGA publishes an operator API contract in OpenAPI format and an API catalog for machine-readable discovery. |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | MEGA's LinkedIn company page lists Csomád, Pest as its headquarters. |
| Limit: pricing | Capterra and Software Advice identify high or complex pricing as a recurring drawback, especially for smaller organizations. | G2 and GetApp reviewers mention that paid plans can feel expensive or that the free allowance is too limited for team needs. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 191K ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 108,000 ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,654 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 170 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 6,937 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 46 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.4 out of 5 from 207K reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from about 1.6 million reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 1.2 out of 5 from 297 reviews | 3.7 out of 5 from 1,948 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.9 out of 10 from 714 reviews and ratings | 7.9 out of 10 from 38 reviews |
| Storage limit | 100 | 20 |
| What it does | Box presents itself as an intelligent content platform for secure content management, collaboration, workflow automation, e-signature and enterprise AI. | MEGA provides user-controlled encrypted cloud storage through web browsers and dedicated mobile applications. |
Plans
Box
- IndividualFree
- Business Starter$5 a month
- Personal Pro$10 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Business Plus$25 a month
- Enterprise$35 a month
- Enterprise Plus$50 a month
- Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
MEGA
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Pro Lite$5.87 a month
- Pro I$9.78 a month
- Pro II$19.56 a month
- Pro II (yearly)$19.56 a year
- Pro II$23.46 a month
- Pro III$29.34 a month
- Pro III (yearly)$29.34 a year
In their own words
Box
Box is a file storage and collaboration service available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its listed capabilities include file versioning and business administration controls. Named plans range from Individual, with 10 GB of storage, 250 MB uploads, one file version, and five signature requests per month, to Personal Pro, with 100 GB, 5 GB uploads, 10 versions, and 15 monthly signature requests. Business Starter lists 100 GB, 2 GB uploads, 25 versions, and up to 10 users. Business, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus offer unlimited storage; their upload limits are 5 GB, 15 GB, 50 GB, and 150 GB, respectively. These business tiers require at least three users and list monthly API call allowances of 50K for the first two and 100K for the Enterprise tiers. Box was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
MEGA
MEGA is a cloud storage service for keeping, accessing, and sharing files, with user-controlled end-to-end encryption. It also provides encrypted text, voice, and video chat. Users can upload, search, download, stream, view, share, rename, or delete files through web browsers and dedicated apps. File versioning is available, and the service supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The free plan includes 20 GB of storage and limited transfer, and costs nothing. Pro plans include MEGA VPN, MEGA Pass, object storage, and unrestricted chat and meetings. Business plans are for three or more users, with flexible storage and transfer starting at 3 TB. MEGA describes its focus as security, privacy, and performance for storage and sharing. Its company page lists a 2013 founding year and Csomád, Pest headquarters.