MEGA vs Proton Drive: which Cloud storage wins in 2026?
We tested MEGA and Proton Drive head-to-head on every criterion in our cloud storage methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Neck and neck
Based on 5 cloud storage criteria: MEGA wins 1, Proton Drive wins 1, 3 tied.
MEGA
1
criteria won
Proton Drive
1
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | MEGA | Proton Drive | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective $/TB/mo | 5.42 | 19.95 | Proton Drive |
| E2E by default? | Default | Default | — |
| Open-source client | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand (5 Eyes) | Switzerland (none) | — |
| Free tier (GB) | 20 | 5 | MEGA |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | MEGA | Proton Drive | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $130 | $48 | Proton Drive |
| 36 months | $390 | $144 | Proton Drive |
| 120 months | $1,300 | $479 | Proton Drive |