Google One (Google Drive) vs MEGA
Google One (Google Drive) and MEGA tie at 7.8/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you.
7.8/10, Very good
7.8/10, Very good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Google One (Google Drive)5.5
Encrypted in transit and at rest, but not end-to-end by default.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
MEGA8.5
End-to-end encrypted by default, with published client source code.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
Low-cost tiers and family sharing on paid plans.
Value for money
20% weight
MEGA8.0
Competitive per-terabyte pricing on paid tiers.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
15 GB free, though shared with Gmail and Photos.
Free tier
15% weight
MEGA9.0
20 GB free, though downloads are subject to transfer quotas.
Google One (Google Drive)7.5
Good Windows, Mac and mobile apps; no official Linux client.
Sync & apps
20% weight
MEGA7.5
Sync apps for Windows, Mac and Linux plus mobile backup.
Google One (Google Drive)9.5
Docs, Sheets and Photos built in, with easy sharing.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
MEGA6.0
Encrypted chat and sharing, but no office editing.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Google One (Google Drive) | MEGA |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 15 GB | 20 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | Yes |
| Lifetime plan option | No | No |
| Official Linux sync app | No | Yes |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | No |
| Company base | United States | New Zealand |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Google One (Google Drive) if…
You want something best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
- + 15 GB free
- + Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
- + Family sharing on paid tiers
Choose MEGA if…
You want something best for people wanting lots of free encrypted space.
- + Large free allowance
- + End-to-end encrypted by default
- + Linux app
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Google One (Google Drive) vs MEGA: quick answers
Is Google One (Google Drive) better than MEGA?
Google One (Google Drive) and MEGA tie at 7.8/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you. Google One (Google Drive) scores higher on value for money, ecosystem & sharing. MEGA scores higher on privacy & encryption, free tier.
Who should choose MEGA over Google One (Google Drive)?
MEGA is best for people wanting lots of free encrypted space. Google One (Google Drive) is best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
How were Google One (Google Drive) and MEGA scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.