MEGA
Tresorit
| Feature | MEGA | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.53/mo | From $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-users, file-sharers, remote-workers, personal-backup | law-firms, healthcare, financial-services, privacy-focused-businesses |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Calls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| End To End Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Rights Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remote Wipe | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tresorit Pros
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption for all files
- GDPR, HIPAA, and Swiss privacy law compliant
- Secure file sharing with expiring links and watermarks
- No access to user data even by Tresorit staff
✗ Tresorit Cons
- More expensive than mainstream cloud storage
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations
- File preview limited compared to Google Drive
The Verdict
MEGA is built for privacy conscious users and file sharers, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sync. Tresorit targets law firms and healthcare and leads with end-to-end-encryption and secure-sharing.
On pricing, MEGA is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.53/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Tresorit. That $6.46/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
MEGA has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Tresorit requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Tresorit offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while MEGA takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.