| # | ALTERNATIVE | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM | RANKED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dropbox | Fast and reliable file syncing across multiple devices | 95.0 | $9.99 per month | #1 in Top 10 File Hosting & SyncOn 6 of Mega's rankings |
| 2 |  Google Drive | Document collaboration and office integration | 95.0 | Free | #1 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 6 of Mega's rankings |
| 3 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Windows users and Microsoft 365 subscribers | 92.7 | Free | #2 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 5 of Mega's rankings |
| 4 |  Box | Enterprise collaboration and advanced security controls | 88.0 | $15 per user per month | #4 in Top 10 File Sharing & CollaborationOn 5 of Mega's rankings |
| 5 |  Nextcloud | Self-hosting enthusiasts and organisations wanting data sovereignty | 83.3 | Free | #6 in Top 10 Cloud Storage ServicesOn 5 of Mega's rankings |
| 6 |  Sync.com | Privacy-conscious users and confidential data | 88.0 | $8 per month | #4 in Top 10 File Transfer ServicesOn 4 of Mega's rankings |
| 7 |  pCloud | Users wanting a one-off lifetime purchase option | 83.3 | Free | #6 in Top 10 File Hosting & SyncOn 4 of Mega's rankings |
| 8 |  TresoritZero-knowledge cloud storage for sensitive data | Users handling highly sensitive data requiring zero-knowledge architecture | 90.3 | Basic from £8/month; Family from £144/year | #3 in Top 10 File Transfer ServicesOn 3 of Mega's rankings |
| 9 |  Amazon DriveStore and share your digital memories | Unlimited photo storage for Prime members | 85.7 | Free with Prime | #5 in Top 10 Cloud Storage ServicesOn 3 of Mega's rankings |
| 10 |  WeTransferThe simplest way to send your big files around the world | Quickly sending massive files without account creation | 95.0 | $10 per user/month | #1 in Top 10 File Transfer ServicesOn 2 of Mega's rankings |
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Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
Closest to Mega by the rankings they share: Dropbox (6 rankings), Google Drive (6 rankings) and Microsoft OneDrive (5 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Nextcloud, pCloud and Amazon Drive.
Stated starting prices: Dropbox ($9.99 per month), Box ($15 per user per month), Sync.com ($8 per month) and WeTransfer ($10 per user/month).
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
#1 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A pioneering cloud storage and file synchronisation service known for its reliable block-level sync technology.
#1 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: A widely used cloud storage service integrated with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
#2 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: Microsoft's cloud storage solution built directly into Windows and tied closely to Microsoft 365.
#4 in Top 10 File Sharing & Collaboration: A cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses providing security and compliance.
#6 in Top 10 Cloud Storage Services: Nextcloud allows organisations to run their own cloud storage on personal servers, ensuring complete data control and privacy. It offers file syncing, sharing, and collaboration without external dependencies.
#4 in Top 10 File Transfer Services: Sync.com is a Canadian cloud storage provider offering client-side encryption, file sharing, and team collaboration. It emphasises privacy compliance and operates under Canadian jurisdiction rather than US or EU rules.
#6 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A secure cloud storage provider offering unique lifetime subscription options alongside standard plans.
#3 in Top 10 File Transfer Services: Tresorit is a Swiss-based secure cloud storage and file transfer service emphasising zero-knowledge encryption, meaning Tresorit cannot access user files. It appeals to privacy-conscious individuals and regulated enterprises.
#5 in Top 10 Cloud Storage Services: Amazon Drive offers unlimited photo storage for Prime members and flexible file storage options. It integrates with Alexa and other Amazon services, with straightforward pricing.
#1 in Top 10 File Transfer Services: WeTransfer is a cloud-based file transfer service allowing users to send files up to 20 GB for free or 200 GB with a paid plan. It focuses on simplicity and a clean user interface with minimal signup friction.