MEGA Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to MEGA for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MEGA and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MEGA are Dropbox, Filen, ownCloud and Seafile.

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MEGA alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MEGA.
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  1. Sponsored

    Fast and very secure digital asset management platform with a user-friendly interface. Allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo. Controlled access to all your digital files-anytime, anywhere,on any device and more.

    153 pCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  2. Nextcloud icon
     1176 likes

    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    154 Nextcloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to MEGA
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Self hosted and privacy friendly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Open source, self-hosted as cloud services should be

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Nextcloud icon
    Nextcloud icon
    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceMEGA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableMEGA is not according to our users
  3. Dropbox icon
     5562 likes

    Synchronize and access files across multiple devices with secure cloud storage. Features include 2GB free storage, two-factor authentication, selective sync, offline access, shared folders, and built-in viewer, supporting various platforms and languages.

    290 Dropbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Dropbox as an Alternative to MEGA
    aaravchen
    Negative
    3

    Doesn't share the primary functionality of having zero-trust cloud storage.

    Guest
    Negative
    45

    Dropbox doesn't protect your privacy - Mega does it with strong encryption Dropbox gives you 2 GB of free storage - Mega gives you 50 GB of free storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -8

    Works the best, but is a little pricey for storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Dropbox icon
    Dropbox icon
    • Dropbox is Freemium and ProprietaryMEGA is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Filen icon
     127 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    64 Filen alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Filen as an Alternative to MEGA
    yhnavein
    Positive
    3

    Modern design, works out of the box, secure, feels great to use

    Manish Tomar
    Negative
    -1

    Worst ever cloud service its delete my all memories whitout any notic after 90 day of inactive

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Filen icon
    Filen icon
    • Filen is Freemium and Open SourceMEGA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Filen is Privacy focused and LightweightMEGA is not according to our users
  5. ownCloud icon
     864 likes

    Self-hosted option for secure file sync, sharing, calendars, contacts, and mail supporting mobile, desktop, web access and external storage, real-time collaboration, password-protected links, document editing, anti-virus scanning, and LDAP integration.

    220 ownCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about ownCloud as an Alternative to MEGA
    Guest
    Positive
    -6

    it offers the same functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ownCloud icon
    ownCloud icon
    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceMEGA is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Seafile icon
     192 likes

    Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.

    125 Seafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Koofr icon
     140 likes

    Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.

    192 Koofr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. pCloud icon
     149 likes

    Fast and very secure digital asset management platform with a user-friendly interface. Allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo. Controlled access to all your digital files-anytime, anywhere,on any device and more.

    153 pCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about pCloud as an Alternative to MEGA
    aaravchen
    Negative
    1

    If you pay the additional fee for pCloud Crypto, which adds file encryption, the encryption keys are still stored on the server side. There is no actual zero-knowledge storage, which is the primary feature of Mega

    pCloud icon
    pCloud icon
    • pCloud is Freemium and ProprietaryMEGA is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • pCloud is Privacy focusedMEGA is not according to our users
  9. Cozy Cloud icon
     136 likes

    Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    80 Cozy Cloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  10. SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian & Fedora). SpiderOak offers a different approach to online backup, synchronization, and sharing.

    132 Spideroak One Backup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Spideroak One Backup as an Alternative to MEGA
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    The clan of 3 that I consider similar in their qualities: SpiderOak Mega.nz Seafile

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Spideroak One Backup  icon
    Spideroak One Backup  icon
    • Spideroak One Backup is Paid and ProprietaryMEGA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spideroak One Backup is Security-focusedMEGA is not according to our users
  11. Tresorit icon
     114 likes

    End-to-end encrypted file synchronization and sharing on desktop and mobile, featuring admin controls, auditing, link-based sharing, two-factor authentication, offline access, granular permission management, and protection for sensitive workplace documents.

    107 Tresorit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Tresorit as an Alternative to MEGA
    aaravchen
    Positive
    1

    Better than Mega, it has regularly validated security for its zero-knowledge storage.

    Tresorit icon
    Tresorit icon
    • Tresorit is Paid and ProprietaryMEGA is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Yandex Disk icon
     169 likes

    Yandex Disk is a free cloud storage service that gives you access to your photos, videos and documents from any internet-enabled device. Download the app to your phone or tablet and you'll literally be able to carry your files with you everywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  13. Icedrive icon
     45 likes

    Icedrive is a cloud storage, backup and file sharing service with browser, desktop and mobile apps.

    The Icedrive desktop application allows users to mount their cloud storage space as a real hard drive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Icedrive as an Alternative to MEGA
    aaravchen
    Negative
    2

    While it almost does zero-knowledge storage, it also hashes the file and sends that as part of the upload so it can compare against copyrighted content hashes.

    Icedrive icon
    Icedrive icon
    • Icedrive is Freemium and ProprietaryMEGA is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Icedrive is Privacy focusedMEGA is not according to our users
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