MEGA vs Microsoft OneDrive
MEGA
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| Figure | MEGA | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.63/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 12 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.3 (#5) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.1 (#4) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.1 (#12) | 8.9 (#15) |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free storage | The free account includes 20 GB of storage and limited transfer quota. | 5 GB of cloud storage |
| Headquarters | MEGA's LinkedIn company page lists Csomád, Pest as its headquarters. | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Storage limit | 20 | 100 |
Plans
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
Microsoft OneDrive
- FreeFree
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams)$5.40 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot (no Teams)$20.30 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot (no Teams)$28.80 a month
In their own words
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.
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.