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For privacy, yes: MEGA encrypts everything end-to-end by default, so it can't read your files, whereas Google Drive is not zero-knowledge. MEGA's free tier is also larger at 20 GB. Google Drive wins on collaboration, Docs and Sheets, search and its deep integration with Android, Gmail and the wider Google ecosystem. So if privacy and generous free space matter most, MEGA is better; if you live in Google's tools and want seamless collaboration, Drive is the more convenient choice.

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Yes — MEGA applies end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption by default, so your files are encrypted on your device and MEGA can't read them. Its clients are open source, which lets researchers inspect the code. The important caveat is key management: if you lose your password and your recovery key, your data can become permanently unrecoverable, because only you hold the keys. Store that recovery key somewhere safe.

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Yes. MEGA's free plan gives you 20 GB of encrypted storage (sometimes topped up through bonuses), one of the most generous free tiers anywhere, with no time limit. It's real free storage, not a trial. If you need more room or higher transfer allowances, paid Pro plans start at €8.33/mo and scale into multiple terabytes. Even on the free plan, your files get the same zero-knowledge encryption.

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MEGA is free for the first 20 GB. Beyond that, its paid Pro plans start at €8.33/mo and scale up to multi-terabyte tiers with much higher transfer limits. Pricing can vary by region and by any promotions running, so check the current rates on MEGA's official site before subscribing. For the storage plus built-in zero-knowledge encryption, the paid plans are competitively priced.

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Yes. MEGA is a legitimate, widely used cloud service operated by Mega Limited in New Zealand, with tens of millions of users worldwide. Its end-to-end encryption and unusually generous free tier are genuine, not marketing gimmicks. It's a real, established company, not a scam.

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MEGA is operated by Mega Limited, a New Zealand company launched in 2013. Although it was originally associated with its controversial founder, Kim Dotcom, he left years ago and no longer has any involvement in or control over the company.

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No. MEGA uses zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption, so your files are encrypted on your device with keys that only you hold. MEGA's servers store only encrypted data and cannot view the contents of what you upload — provided you keep your password and recovery key safe.

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