MEGA vs MultCloud
MEGA
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| Figure | MEGA | MultCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.63/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.3 (#5) | 8.5 (#29) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.1 (#12) | 8.6 (#25) |
| Browser extension | The Chrome extension runs its client code locally, keeps MEGA URLs local, and uses cryptographically protected updates. | The features page says a Google Chrome extension can create, monitor, and control cloud transfer and sync tasks. |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS | iOS,Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | MEGA's LinkedIn company page lists Csomád, Pest as its headquarters. | Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Sharing | Users can share folders in real time and create password-protected links with expiry dates. | Users can create public file or folder links, or use private sharing that requires recipients to enter a password. |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | No |
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
MultCloud
- FreeFree
- 100GB / Month$19.99 a month
- 1200GB / Year$119.88 a year
- Yearly Unlimited$119 a year
- Lifetime Unlimited$628 a month
- Monthly$19.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime Unlimited$249, paid once
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.