MEGA vs SugarSync
MEGA
mega.ioSugarSync
sugarsync.comSide by side
| Figure | MEGA | SugarSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.63/mo | $45.83/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 | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 11 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.3 (#5) | 8.7 (#21) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.1 (#4) | 8.4 (#22) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.1 (#12) | 8.4 (#34) |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | MEGA's LinkedIn company page lists Csomád, Pest as its headquarters. | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| 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
SugarSync
- 100 GB Personal$750 a month
- 250 GB Personal$1,000 a month
- 500 GB Personal$1,900 a month
- 1 TB PersonalFree
- Business 1000 GB$55 a month
- Business CustomPrice not published
- 1 TB PersonalFree
- Business 1000 GB$550 a year
- 100 GB Personal¥7,500 a year
- 250 GB Personal¥10,000 a year
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.
SugarSync
SugarSync combines cloud file synchronization, online backup, file access and sharing. It lets users select folders to sync across all or chosen devices, and synced edits become available across devices after synchronization. Sharing can be limited to named people with viewing or editing access, or provided through public links. The service also includes file versioning, business admin controls and remote wipe: synced files can be removed from a Windows or Mac computer while remaining in the cloud. Mobile users can access, share and manage files on iOS and Android. SugarSync runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Personal storage plans list 100 GB for $750 a month, 250 GB for $1,000 a month, 500 GB for $1,900 a month, and 1 TB for free. Business 1000 GB costs $55 a month and lists admin controls, live phone support and computer remote wipe; Business Custom is for 10+ users, with no price listed. Plans include a 30-day free trial, and hosting is in the United States.