MEGA
Microsoft SharePoint
| Feature | MEGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.53/mo | From $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-users, file-sharers, remote-workers, personal-backup | enterprise, large-organizations, it-departments, microsoft-users |
| Founded | 2013 | 2001 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Calls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Sites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intranet | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ MEGA Pros
- 20GB free storage
- End-to-end encryption
- Zero-knowledge privacy
- Good file sharing controls
✗ MEGA Cons
- Free account inactivity policy
- Transfer quotas on free plan
- Less polished than Google Drive
✓ Microsoft SharePoint Pros
- Enterprise-grade
- Deep M365 integration
- Customizable sites
- Version control
✗ Microsoft SharePoint Cons
- Complex setup
- Requires admin expertise
- Can be slow
The Verdict
MEGA is built for privacy conscious users and file sharers, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sync. Microsoft SharePoint targets enterprise and large organizations and leads with document-management and team-sites.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($5.53/mo for MEGA, $5/mo for Microsoft SharePoint), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
MEGA has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Microsoft SharePoint requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.