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MEGAsync vs Filen: catalog facts
MEGAsync	Filen
Freemium Free plan with 20 GB of storage; larger storage needs a paid MEGA plan.	Freemium A free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan or a lifetime purchase.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Automatic two-way folder sync with MEGA 20 GB of free storage	Client applications are open source and the encryption is zero-knowledge Data stored in Germany under EU data protection rules
Only syncs with MEGA's own service Freeware licence rather than an OSI-approved open-source licence	Smaller and newer than the established providers Some clients still carry rough edges
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License: Freeware	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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