MEGA vs NordLocker

MEGA9.2Visit NordLocker8.1Visit

Higher score MEGA #2 in Secure Cloud Storage 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit MEGA

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NordLocker #8 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit NordLocker

• MEGA fits best

  Feature-rich personal and business storage

• NordLocker fits best

  Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices

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Side by side

Feature	MEGA 9.2/10 Visit ↗	NordLocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Secure Cloud Storage	#8 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for	Feature-rich personal and business storage	Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MEGA 0/1 · NordLocker 0/1
Zero-knowledge encryption	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sharing controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Client platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data jurisdiction	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	User-controlled zero-knowledge encryption Password-protected, expiring links and sharing permissions Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support	Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation
Cons	Free plan includes limited transfer Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users Business additional usage is charged separately	Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere Paid plan pricing is variable
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 →	NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, freelancers, teams and businesses. It supports encrypted storage and synchronization, backups, organization, downloads and file sharing. Its zero-knowledge… 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

• NordLocker — where it wins

  • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
  • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation

  Where it doesn't

  • Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
  • Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
  • Paid plan pricing is variable

• MEGA9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad storage suite with user-controlled encryption, sharing controls, backups, and business tools.

  Visit MEGAFull verdict →
• NordLocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A straightforward encrypted storage service with secure sharing and a lifetime free plan.

  Visit NordLockerFull verdict →