A detailed comparison of MEGA and Nextcloud to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Open-source, self-hosted cloud storage and collaboration platform.
| Plan | MEGA | Nextcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 20 GB free | ✓ Free (self-hosted) |
| Lowest Paid | €4.99/mo | Free |
| Enterprise | €29.99/mo | Paid support available |
| Feature | MEGA | Nextcloud |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
| File sharing | ✓ | — |
| Chat | ✓ | — |
| Video calls | ✓ | — |
| Mobile app | ✓ | — |
| Desktop sync | ✓ | — |
| Browser extension | ✓ | — |
| MEGAdrop | ✓ | — |
| Version control | ✓ | — |
| API | ✓ | — |
| File sync | — | ✓ |
| Collaboration | — | ✓ |
| Calendar | — | ✓ |
| Contacts | — | ✓ |
| Talk (video calls) | — | ✓ |
| Office | — | ✓ |
| — | ✓ | |
| Apps ecosystem | — | ✓ |
| Self-hosting | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.1 | ⭐ 4.2 |
Choose MEGA if: You need users wanting encrypted cloud storage with large free tier. MEGA excels with its 20 gb free and end-to-end encryption.
Choose Nextcloud if: You need organizations wanting self-hosted cloud storage. Nextcloud stands out with its open source and self-hosted.
Best free option: Both MEGA and Nextcloud offer free tiers. MEGA offers "20 GB free" while Nextcloud offers "Free (self-hosted)".
It depends on your needs. MEGA is better for users wanting encrypted cloud storage with large free tier, while Nextcloud is better for organizations wanting self-hosted cloud storage. Both are excellent tools rated 4.1 and 4.2 respectively.
MEGA starts at €4.99/mo while Nextcloud starts at Free. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Nextcloud's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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