MEGA

★★★★ CostRatio score 4.1 / 5

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NordLocker

★★★★ CostRatio score 4.5 / 5

MEGA vs NordLocker Comparison 2026

Comparing pricing, features, and security to help you choose the best cloud storage.

🏆 Our Pick

We recommend NordLocker

Based on our analysis of pricing, security features, and user ratings, NordLocker offers a more compelling package for most users in 2026.

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Feature Comparison

Feature	MEGA	NordLocker
Free Storage	20 GB	3 GB
Starting Price	$3.75/mo	$2.99/mo
End-to-End Encryption	✅ Included	✅ Included
File Versioning	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Collaboration	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
API Access	✅ Yes	❌ No
Founded	2013	2019

MEGA Pros & Cons

Pros

Generous 20 GB free storage
End-to-end encryption by default
Zero-knowledge architecture
Open-source apps
Good browser-based access

Cons

Transfer quota limits downloads
Controversial history (Kim Dotcom)
No live document editing

NordLocker Pros & Cons

Pros

Seamless zero-knowledge encryption by default
Very affordable 2TB annual tier ($6.99/mo)
Backed by the Nord Security ecosystem
Polished desktop and mobile applications

Cons

Free tier is only 3GB
No web-based file editing tools
Fewer third-party integrations

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