MEGA vs pCloud: which Cloud storage wins in 2026?
We tested MEGA and pCloud head-to-head on every criterion in our cloud storage methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
MEGA wins overall
Based on 5 cloud storage criteria: MEGA wins 3, pCloud wins 0, 2 tied.
MEGA
Winner3
criteria won
pCloud
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | MEGA | pCloud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective $/TB/mo | 5.42 | 4.17 | MEGA |
| E2E by default? | Default | Optional (Crypto add-on) | — |
| Open-source client | Yes | No | MEGA |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand (5 Eyes) | Switzerland (none) | — |
| Free tier (GB) | 20 | 10 | MEGA |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | MEGA | pCloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $130 | $100 | pCloud |
| 36 months | $390 | $300 | pCloud |
| 120 months | $1,300 | $1,000 | pCloud |