MEGA Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives compared

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7 plans tracked·Updated Jul 2026

Is MEGA worth the price?

85/10

MEGA offers a very generous free tier with 50 GB of storage, making it highly accessible.

The paid tiers, starting at €4.99/month for 2 TB, are competitive for individual users seeking more storage and privacy features. The Business plan is flexible but can become expensive quickly with additional users and storage.

It's best for individuals and small teams prioritizing privacy and large storage capacities.

Pricing Plans

Free

€0 forever

50 GB storage
Limited transfer
1 user
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Secure file sharing
Password-protected links
Links with expiry dates

Essential

€4.99 / month

2 TB of storage
2.4 TB of transfer
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Unrestricted chat and meetings

Pro Lite

€9.99 / month

8 TB of storage
8 TB of transfer
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Object storage
Unrestricted chat and meetings

Pro I

€19.99 / month

20 TB of storage
20 TB of transfer
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Object storage
Unrestricted chat and meetings

Pro II

€29.99 / month

40 TB of storage
40 TB of transfer
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Object storage
Unrestricted chat and meetings

Pro III

€49.99 / month

100 TB of storage
100 TB of transfer
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Object storage
Unrestricted chat and meetings

Business

Starting from €15.00/month

Minimum 3 users
3 TB of base storage and transfer
Additional storage and transfer charged at €5 per TB
MEGA VPN
MEGA Pass
Secure file sharing
Password-protected links
Links with expiry dates

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

Business plan scales quickly with users/storage

Limited transfer on Free tier

Rewind limited on Free tier

No free trial for paid plans

Which Plan Do You Need?

Privacy-conscious individuals

Users needing large storage

Small teams with secure communication

How MEGA Compares to Competitors

Compared to Dropbox, which offers 2 TB for around $11.99/month, MEGA's Essential tier at €4.99/month for 2 TB is significantly more affordable. Google Drive's 2 TB plan is around $9.99/month, making MEGA still more competitive on price for similar storage, especially considering its strong privacy focus.

MEGA Pricing FAQ

How much does MEGA cost?

MEGA starts at $4.99/month on the Essential plan. It offers 6 paid tiers ranging from $4.99/month up to $15/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.

Does MEGA have a free plan?

Yes. MEGA offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: 50 GB storage, Limited transfer, 1 user.

What is the cheapest MEGA paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for MEGA is "Essential" at $4.99/month. Key features include: 2 TB of storage, 2.4 TB of transfer, MEGA VPN.

Is there a cheaper alternative to MEGA?

Yes. Popular alternatives to MEGA include Proton Drive, Sync.com, Tresorit, pCloud. Free alternatives include Proton Drive, Sync.com, pCloud. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.