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MEGAsync vs Nextcloud: catalog facts
MEGAsyncNextcloud
Freemium

Free plan with 20 GB of storage; larger storage needs a paid MEGA plan.

Freemium

The server and clients are free and open source. Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support…

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web
  • Automatic two-way folder sync with MEGA
  • 20 GB of free storage
  • Your storage limit is your own disk, and your data never leaves it
  • Desktop client supports virtual files, so a big library costs no local space
  • Only syncs with MEGA's own service
  • Freeware licence rather than an OSI-approved open-source licence
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
Downloadable app, Hosted service Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Freeware License: GPL-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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