PixelUnion is a privacy-focused, EU-based photo storage service alternative to Google Photos. It offers lossless uploads, free 16 GB starter storage, AI-powered face recognition, and more.



MEGA is described as 'Cloud-storage service with end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Works offline and supports 2FA' and is a leading Cloud Storage service in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MEGA for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best MEGA alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MEGA are Dropbox, Google Drive, Filen and Ente Photos.
PixelUnion is a privacy-focused, EU-based photo storage service alternative to Google Photos. It offers lossless uploads, free 16 GB starter storage, AI-powered face recognition, and more.



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.




Offers secure content management with workflow automation, AI-driven insights, 10GB free cloud storage, e-signature support, integration with 1,500+ apps, file-level security, offline access, document commenting, real-time search, and previews for 200+ file types.





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.




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
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.




Cozy makes the personal cloud more accessible. Respectful of the user's privacy, Cozy simplifies daily tasks: synchronize and backup photos, automate bills downloading, manage expenses, etc. Flexible and easy to use, their Open Source platform allows users to create and...




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.




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

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.

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

Offers cloud file storage with end-to-end encryption, automated backup, and multi-device sync. Includes zero-knowledge privacy, password-protected sharing, permissions, and collaboration features. Large file support, offline access, file recovery, and Canadian privacy compliance.




Both provide end-to-end encryption

Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

Simple, private file sharing
Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.


Not a cloud storage system, it's an ephemeral single file transfer tool

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.




Doesn't have the primary feature of Mega, zero knowledge cloud storage.