Encrypted cloud storage, backup, file sharing and chat. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGA (the app you have) | Free download | iPhone, Android | - |
| pCloud | Lifetime: Premium 500 GB $219, Premium Plus 2 TB $499, Ultra 10 TB $1,499. Monthly and annual plans also... | Everywhere | you would rather pay once |
| Dropbox | Basic free | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Google One | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| Box | Individual free | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| OneDrive | Free 5 GB | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Google Drive | 15 GB free with every Google Account | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Amazon Photos | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Verizon Cloud | Free | Apple | you want it free |
Swiss cloud storage known for lifetime plans and optional client-side encryption.
Pick it if you would rather pay once and you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Cloud storage that syncs files across devices and makes sharing large files and folders easy.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Manage Google storage and back up your phone.
Cloud content management for businesses: secure file storage, sharing, e-signatures and AI.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you run a small business.
Microsoft's cloud storage built into Windows, with 5 GB free and more through Microsoft 365.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you are sharing it with family.
Google's cloud storage for files and photos, with 15 GB free shared across Gmail and Photos.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want it free.
Photo backup and sharing, with full-resolution storage for Prime members.
Back up photos, videos and documents with Verizon.
Pick it if you want it free.
We matched these apps to MEGA by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.