#1 most frequent
Spain
41.7%5 installations of 12
What is MEGA?
Launched in 2013, MEGA is a zero-knowledge cloud storage provider that delivers user-controlled end-to-end encryption, with an emphasis on easy accessibility.
Categories & Use Cases
Product Demos
Top Performing Features
Video files
Supports video file types
Category average: 8
Audio files
Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav
Category average: 8.1
Device sync
Device syncing that updates files connected to the cloud, keeping all files up to date regardless of where they are edited or viewed.
Category average: 8.3
Areas for Improvement
Device management
Administrators can manage devices connected to the cloud storage platform, including restricting access for certain devices or wiping files from devices remotely.
Category average: 8.1
Versioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Category average: 8
Document collaboration
Users can edit files and attach comments to files.
Category average: 7.9
Who Buys & Uses MEGA
#2 most frequent
Netherlands
25.0%3 installations of 12
#3 most frequent
France
16.7%2 installations of 12
Purple Squirrels have backup, Mega Cloud Storage is a heavy hitter.
Pros
- Mega is very easy to use
- Mega has a solid referral program unlike others
- Mega is very secure
Cons
- Mega does not have a large suite of apps compared to competitors
- Mega could offer more and best competition
- Mega has few integrations
Most Important Features
- Mega offers substation free tier cloud storage
- Mega is very easy to use and install
- Mega has a great referral program for additional free storage
Return on Investment
- Positive ROI
- Easy to implement
- Substantial additional free storage with referral program
Alternatives Considered
Apple iCloud, pCloud, Amazon Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox
Other Software Used
Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Amazon Drive
Best Free stable Cloud Storage
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Hello
We needed free cloud storage of more than 20 GB, and we found MEGA with 50 GB for free. I was impressed to use it with this big of a size and the ability to share it with others and ability to access it through mobile apps. this promotion was the biggest trigger to skip to MEGA.
We needed free cloud storage of more than 20 GB, and we found MEGA with 50 GB for free. I was impressed to use it with this big of a size and the ability to share it with others and ability to access it through mobile apps. this promotion was the biggest trigger to skip to MEGA.
Pros
- Biggest free size.
- Availability of multible copy or versions.
- Many client access web, app and desktop application.
Cons
- How many used my shared files
- More features to control shared files
- Options to backup files on local pc and mobile.
Return on Investment
- More trust in storing my data on the cloud
- Raise my reliability of cloud solution
- Plan to migrate my data to cloud
Alternatives Considered
Google Drive
Other Software Used
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
Great For Sync, Not So Much For Sharing and Collaboration
Pros
- Sync across desktop and mobile devices.
- Great user interface.
Cons
- Takes a long time to log in using the web interface, upwards of 15 or 20 seconds.
- User Interface affordances can get in the way (popup hints).
Return on Investment
- MEGA has had a positive impact in being able to send and receive files with clients who prefer it.
- MEGA has also had a positive impact in allowing us to receive files without paying for a premium plan.
Alternatives Considered
Dropbox, Dropbox Business, Box, Apple iCloud, OneDrive and Google Drive
Other Software Used
Adobe Photoshop, Apple iCloud, Android Studio, Microsoft Office 365, 1Password, Evernote, FileZilla, Final Cut Pro X, VEGAS Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Ableton Live, Sound Forge, WaveLab, iMovie, Postman, Signal, Slack, VMware Fusion, Zoom, GoToMeeting
Usability
Upload, share and download at the speed of light.
Pros
- Very fast upload and download rate.
- Lots of space for little money. Even in the free version, they give you more space than other clouds (50GB)
- It has an encryption system so your files cannot be published by third parties.
- Has mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Windows phone
Cons
- Sometimes the download rate drops by a lot, so the downloads take much longer.
Return on Investment
- You can create backups without needing to occupy the cloud you share with other workers.
- You can share large files quite quickly. Also, those who receive the link can access the file in just a few minutes.
Alternatives Considered
MediaFire
Other Software Used
Google Drive, MediaFire
