Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage
MEGA vs Scramble Cloud
MEGA leads on 0 checks, Scramble Cloud 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 featuresScramble Cloud · 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 #7.
Scramble Cloud offers zero-knowledge encryption; MEGA doesn't publish it.
MEGA is the better fit for feature-rich personal and business storage. Scramble Cloud is the better fit for affordable encrypted team storage.
- MEGA fits best
Feature-rich personal and business storage
- Scramble Cloud fits best
Affordable encrypted team storage
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Side by side
| Feature | MEGA 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Scramble Cloud 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Secure Cloud Storage | #7 in Secure Cloud Storage |
| Best for | Feature-rich personal and business storage | Affordable encrypted team storage |
| 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 | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MEGA 0/1 · Scramble Cloud 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 | Password_protected |
| Client platforms | Not published | Desktop_and_mobile |
| Data jurisdiction | Not published | Other |
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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 → |
Scramble Cloud is an encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, teams and companies. Its core approach is client-side, zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption, with encrypted file and folder sharing, password-protected Team Links,… 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
Scramble Cloud — where it wins
- Zero-knowledge encryption covers files and folders.
- Password-protected Team Links support controlled sharing.
- WebDAV, Rclone, Teams and Outlook integrations broaden workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Founded in 2023, with a shorter product history than established options.
- Listed platform coverage is narrower than broader storage suites.
- Advanced business controls are reserved for business plans.
- MEGA8.0/10 · Free plan
A broad storage suite with user-controlled encryption, sharing controls, backups, and business tools.
Visit MEGAFull verdict → - Scramble Cloud7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €0.95/user/mo
Affordable encrypted storage with strong sharing controls and broad desktop integration.
Visit Scramble CloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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