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MEGA

Score8.6 out of 10

33 Reviews and Ratings

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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.

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Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features MEGA has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 33 ratings of MEGA's features
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Top Performing Features

  • 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

Areas for Improvement

  • 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

  • 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

Reviews

What users are saying about MEGA.
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Best Free stable Cloud Storage

Incentivized
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

Purple Squirrels have backup, Mega Cloud Storage is a heavy hitter.

Incentivized
🐿 Matthew KarstenView 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

Great For Sync, Not So Much For Sharing and Collaboration

Incentivized
Jonah DempcyView 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

Upload, share and download at the speed of light.

antonio lopezView 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.

Alternatives Considered

MediaFire

Other Software Used

Google Drive, MediaFire

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