What is the difference between Tresorit and MEGA?

Tresorit is best for Privacy-conscious users and businesses, while MEGA is best for Users wanting encrypted cloud storage with generous free tier. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo and MEGA starts at Free.

Is Tresorit or MEGA cheaper?

Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. MEGA starts at Free with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Tresorit?

Yes, MEGA offers a free tier (20 GB free).

Tresorit vs MEGA

Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for businesses and individuals who prioritize data security, while MEGA is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with 20GB free and zero-knowledge encryption. The biggest difference up front: MEGA is free, while Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. Tresorit is built for privacy-conscious users and businesses, whereas MEGA targets users wanting encrypted cloud storage with generous free tier.

At a glance

	Tresorit	MEGA
Best for	Privacy-conscious users and businesses	Users wanting encrypted cloud storage with generous free tier
Starting price	$10.42/mo	Free
Free tier	—	✓
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	—	✓
Open source	—	—
20GB Free	—	✓
Chat	—	✓
Compliance	✓	—
E2E Encryption	✓	✓
File Sharing	—	✓
Secure Sharing	✓	—
Zero Knowledge	✓	—

Tresorit

Strengths

End-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator
Includes Zero Knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Pricing starts at $10.42/mo, which includes the full file storage feature set
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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MEGA

Strengths

End-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator
Includes 20GB Free as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
20 GB free — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 13+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

Try MEGA → Full review

The bottom line

Pricing: MEGA is completely free (20 GB free), which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Tresorit offers Compliance, Secure Sharing and Zero Knowledge that MEGA lacks. MEGA brings 20GB Free, Chat and File Sharing that Tresorit does not have. Both share E2E Encryption.

Team fit: Tresorit is geared toward small teams teams, while MEGA is aimed at individual users and small setups. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Where each tool shines: Tresorit's biggest strengths are: end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator. includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. MEGA's biggest strengths are: end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator. includes 20gb free as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows.

Watch out for: With Tresorit, users commonly note that no free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it. With MEGA, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose Tresorit if...

You need a tool built for privacy-conscious users and businesses
You specifically need Compliance and Secure Sharing
You care about includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the small teams profile Tresorit is designed for

Choose MEGA if...

You need a tool built for users wanting encrypted cloud storage with generous free tier
Budget is a hard constraint — MEGA is free, Tresorit is not
You specifically need 20GB Free and Chat
You care about includes 20gb free as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the individuals profile MEGA is designed for