Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage
MEGA vs Hoodik
MEGA leads on 0 checks, Hoodik on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMEGA · 8.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHoodik · 1 of 1
MEGA scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 8.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Hoodik offers zero-knowledge encryption; MEGA doesn't publish it.
MEGA is the better fit for feature-rich personal and business storage. Hoodik is the better fit for privacy-focused storage with self-hosting.
- MEGA fits best
Feature-rich personal and business storage
- Hoodik fits best
Privacy-focused storage with self-hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | MEGA 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Hoodik 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Secure Cloud Storage | #8 in Secure Cloud Storage |
| Best for | Feature-rich personal and business storage | Privacy-focused storage with self-hosting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features MEGA 0/1 · Hoodik 1/1 | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not published | 100 GB |
| File version history | Not published | Not published |
| Sharing controls | Not published | Advanced |
| Client platforms | Not published | Desktop_and_mobile |
| Data jurisdiction | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | MEGA is a cloud storage and file-sharing service for individuals, freelancers, small businesses, and larger teams. It combines cloud file and folder storage with user-controlled zero-knowledge encryption, sharing permissions, desktop… Read the review → |
Hoodik is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for individuals, families and teams that want managed hosting or the option to run their own instance. Files are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and the provider stores ciphertext.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MEGA — where it wins
- User-controlled zero-knowledge encryption
- Password-protected, expiring links and sharing permissions
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes limited transfer
- Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users
- Business additional usage is charged separately
Hoodik — where it wins
- Client-side zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- Full instance export supports migration to self-hosting
- Web, macOS, iOS and Android access with offline files
Where it doesn't
- Paid storage starts at EUR 9 per month
- Only EU or US regions are offered for managed hosting
- Versioned-note retention duration is not specified
- MEGA8.0/10 · Free plan
A broad storage suite with user-controlled encryption, sharing controls, backups, and business tools.
Visit MEGAFull verdict → - Hoodik7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €9/mo · 14-day trial
A privacy-focused storage service with zero-knowledge encryption and self-hosting.
Visit HoodikFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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