Everabyte vs MEGA

Zero-knowledge cloud storage with a generous 20GB free tier. New Zealand-based; publishes a security whitepaper.

Encryption
AES-128 client-side, zero-knowledge, end-to-end. Security whitepaper published; cryptographic implementation reviewed by external researchers.
Region
New Zealand

Competitor facts and pricing last verified: September 2026, against official provider pages.

FeatureEverabyteMEGA
End-to-end encryption (default)
NoNot offered. Layered encryption (application level plus storage level) protects files on every plan, with owner-controlled decryption.
YesAll plans, including free 20GB tier. AES-128 client-side.
Zero-knowledge architecture
NoNot a zero-knowledge product. Everabyte's application services apply the first encryption layer, and your decryption key remains under your control.
YesAES-128 client-side, zero-knowledge by design.
Hybrid post-quantum cryptography
NoNot claimed. TLS 1.3 and AES-256-GCM today.
NoAES-128 classical only.
Public security architecture docs
YesFull architecture page published.
LimitedWhitepapers and audit reports available; full source not public.
Free tier or trial
Limited7-day trial + 14 days grace (21 days).
Limited20GB free forever (E2E encrypted).
GDPR-ready (DPA + SCCs)
YesDPA + SCCs included.
YesGDPR-compliant; DPA available on paid tiers.
EU data residency
Yes12 storage regions; EU datacenter in Frankfurt (London default for individuals).
LimitedMEGA is NZ-based. EU users get EU servers, but no granular region choice.
Access contracts (NDA, watermark, geo, time)
Yes5 product features including watermark and geo-restrict.
NoNot available.
Step-up auth for critical actions
YesOTP email re-auth for 10 critical actions.
No2FA only, no per-action step-up.
Account recovery (recovery passphrase)
YesRecovery passphrase to restore your encrypted files through Everabyte's secure recovery process.
YesMEGA provides a recovery key upon signup — store it safely.
Per-file permissions
YesGranular per-file permissions in shared folders.
YesPer-file sharing permissions available.
Customer-type discounts (student, education, etc.)
YesStudent 50%, education 40%, nonprofit 30%, government 20%.
NoStandard pricing only.
Everabyte advantages

What you get that MEGA doesn't offer.

Encrypted before storage

MEGA encrypts client-side on your device; Everabyte applies application-level encryption before storage plus a storage-level layer at rest. Direct access to stored objects does not reveal file contents.

Built-in access contracts

NDA, geo-restrict, time windows, watermarks. MEGA has none of these.

GDPR-first, not an afterthought

Everabyte Limited is a UK company registered with the ICO, with 12 storage regions and named subprocessors. MEGA offers no equivalent transparency.

Customer-type discounts

Everabyte auto-applies 50% off for students, 40% for education, 30% for nonprofits. MEGA charges full price to all.

Ready to switch?

Migrate from MEGA to Everabyte.

Bring your files with you: bulk upload is built in, and everything is protected by layered encryption once imported. For larger moves, our team can help you plan the migration.

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