MEGA vs Sync.com

MEGA9.2Visit Sync.com8.8Visit

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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Sync.com #4 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Sync.com

• MEGA fits best

  Feature-rich personal and business storage

• Sync.com fits best

  Teams needing administration and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	MEGA 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Sync.com 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Secure Cloud Storage	#4 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for	Feature-rich personal and business storage	Teams needing administration and collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MEGA 0/1 · Sync.com 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	End-to-end encryption with version history and deleted-file recovery Team shared folders, secure links, backup, and cloud-only storage RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
Cons	Free plan includes limited transfer Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users Business additional usage is charged separately	Paid plans require a minimum of three users Paid entry pricing starts at USD 8 per user per month No listed AI features or open-source offering
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 →	Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with real-time backup and synchronization, secure link sharing, team shared folders, file version… 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

• Sync.com — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption with version history and deleted-file recovery
  • Team shared folders, secure links, backup, and cloud-only storage
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans require a minimum of three users
  • Paid entry pricing starts at USD 8 per user per month
  • No listed AI features or open-source offering

• MEGA9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MEGAFull verdict →
• Sync.com8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Encrypted storage and strong team administration across web, desktop, and mobile.

  Visit Sync.comFull verdict →