MEGA vs PigCloud

MEGA8.0Visit PigCloud7.2Visit

Higher score MEGA #2 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit MEGA

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PigCloud #5 in Secure Cloud Storage 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit PigCloud

• MEGA fits best

  Feature-rich personal and business storage

• PigCloud fits best

  Low-cost secure storage with recovery features

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Side by side

Feature	MEGA 8.0/10 Visit ↗	PigCloud 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.2
Ranking	#2 in Secure Cloud Storage	#5 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for	Feature-rich personal and business storage	Low-cost secure storage with recovery features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features MEGA 0/1 · PigCloud 1/1
Zero-knowledge encryption	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Included storage	Not published	100 GB
File version history	Not published	90 days
Sharing controls	Not published	Password_protected
Client platforms	Not published	Desktop
Data jurisdiction	Not published	Eu
Our review
Pros	User-controlled zero-knowledge encryption Password-protected, expiring links and sharing permissions Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support	Encrypts file contents and names before upload Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access
Cons	Free plan includes limited transfer Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users Business additional usage is charged separately	Native Android and iOS apps are still in development Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs
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 →	PigCloud is a secure cloud-storage service for individuals and small teams. It encrypts file contents and file names before upload, with access through the web, desktop synchronization, a command-line interface, and a web terminal. The… 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

• PigCloud — where it wins

  • Encrypts file contents and names before upload
  • Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Native Android and iOS apps are still in development
  • Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier
  • The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs

• MEGA8.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• PigCloud7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo

  A low-cost secure storage service with sharing, recovery, and desktop access.

  Visit PigCloudFull verdict →