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MEGA vs Nextcloud Files
Both stand on cloud storage. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose MEGA if encrypted storage and cross-device file access are central to your needs. The free plan includes 20 GB, while users who need more transfer or team storage can look at the paid plans; Business plans start at three users.
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Nextcloud Files combines broad platform support with detailed sharing, security, storage, and collaboration controls. Its deployment choices and data-control focus are useful where organizations need to manage hosting and access themselves.
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| MEGA | Nextcloud Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Standard: €71.29 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Nextcloud Files |
| Website | mega.io | nextcloud.com |
| On cloud storage | #14 of 66 | #10 of 66 |
MEGA: what it does well
- User-controlled end-to-end encrypted storage
- Encrypted text, voice, and video chat
- File versioning is available
- Apps and web access support a broad range of file actions
- Free plan includes 20 GB of storage
What to know first
- Free plan has limited transfer
- Business plans require at least three users
Nextcloud Files: what it does well
- On-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployment
- File versioning and restoration
- Encryption and ransomware protection
- Clients for web, desktop, and mobile
- Flexible sharing permissions and link controls
What to know first
- Paid business billing starts at 100 users
- Some providers offer only 2–5 GB free storage
- Enterprise compliance features target larger organizations
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