MEGA review — 2026
★★★☆☆ Overall score: 3/5
20GB free, end-to-end encrypted, Kim Dotcom legacy. Privacy with caveats.
Monthly: $4.99/mo
Annual (first year): $49.99/year
Annual (renewal): $49.99/year
Money-back: 0 days
Annual (first year): $49.99/year
Annual (renewal): $49.99/year
Money-back: 0 days
Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Parental controls | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | 400 GB |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Unlimited |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Web |
Our review
MEGA is the right pick for large free tier + E2E encryption. The Kim Dotcom legacy is past tense but lingers in some users' minds. Best for sharing large files privately. Lose your password = lose your files.
Pros
- 20GB free tier (largest in industry)
- End-to-end encryption by default
- New Zealand-based
- Strong for large file sharing
- Pro Lite at €4.99/mo for 400GB
Cons
- Founded by Kim Dotcom (now departed) — historical reputation baggage
- If you lose your password, files are unrecoverable (E2E key derivation)
- Slower upload/download than commercial competitors
- Smaller integration ecosystem