MEGA

Score8.6 out of 10

33 Reviews and Ratings

What is MEGA?

Launched in 2013, MEGA is a zero-knowledge cloud storage provider that delivers user-controlled end-to-end encryption, with an emphasis on easy accessibility.

Categories & Use Cases

Video files
Supports video file types
Category average: 8
Audio files
Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav
Category average: 8.1
Device sync
Device syncing that updates files connected to the cloud, keeping all files up to date regardless of where they are edited or viewed.
Category average: 8.3

Device management
Administrators can manage devices connected to the cloud storage platform, including restricting access for certain devices or wiping files from devices remotely.
Category average: 8.1
Versioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Category average: 8
Document collaboration
Users can edit files and attach comments to files.
Category average: 7.9

#1 most frequent

Public Administration

18.2%

2 installations of 11

#2 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

18.2%

2 installations of 11

#3 most frequent

Construction

9.1%

1 installation of 11

🐿 Matthew Karsten View profile

Purple Squirrel Media in Corporate at Purple Squirrel Media (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

Mega is very easy to use
Mega has a solid referral program unlike others
Mega is very secure

Cons

Mega does not have a large suite of apps compared to competitors
Mega could offer more and best competition
Mega has few integrations

Most Important Features

Mega offers substation free tier cloud storage
Mega is very easy to use and install
Mega has a great referral program for additional free storage

Return on Investment

Positive ROI
Easy to implement
Substantial additional free storage with referral program

Alternatives Considered

Apple iCloud, pCloud, Amazon Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Amazon Drive

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Hello
We needed free cloud storage of more than 20 GB, and we found MEGA with 50 GB for free. I was impressed to use it with this big of a size and the ability to share it with others and ability to access it through mobile apps. this promotion was the biggest trigger to skip to MEGA.

Pros

Biggest free size.
Availability of multible copy or versions.
Many client access web, app and desktop application.

Cons

How many used my shared files
More features to control shared files
Options to backup files on local pc and mobile.

Return on Investment

More trust in storing my data on the cloud
Raise my reliability of cloud solution
Plan to migrate my data to cloud

Alternatives Considered

Google Drive

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive

Jonah Dempcy View profile

Web & Mobile Developer in Engineering at Bluefire Productions (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

Sync across desktop and mobile devices.
Great user interface.

Cons

Takes a long time to log in using the web interface, upwards of 15 or 20 seconds.
User Interface affordances can get in the way (popup hints).

Return on Investment

MEGA has had a positive impact in being able to send and receive files with clients who prefer it.
MEGA has also had a positive impact in allowing us to receive files without paying for a premium plan.

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox, Dropbox Business, Box, Apple iCloud, OneDrive and Google Drive

Other Software Used

Adobe Photoshop, Apple iCloud, Android Studio, Microsoft Office 365, 1Password, Evernote, FileZilla, Final Cut Pro X, VEGAS Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Ableton Live, Sound Forge, WaveLab, iMovie, Postman, Signal, Slack, VMware Fusion, Zoom, GoToMeeting

Usability

antonio lopez View profile

Marketing in Social Media at Cuervo Music (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

Very fast upload and download rate.
Lots of space for little money. Even in the free version, they give you more space than other clouds (50GB)
It has an encryption system so your files cannot be published by third parties.
Has mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Windows phone

Cons

Sometimes the download rate drops by a lot, so the downloads take much longer.

Return on Investment

You can create backups without needing to occupy the cloud you share with other workers.
You can share large files quite quickly. Also, those who receive the link can access the file in just a few minutes.