Best free cloud storage (2026)
Par Matteo Vigliante · Mis à jour 29 mai 2026
Free tiers are where most people start, and the gap between the best and the rest is wide. MEGA gives 20 GB at sign-up with zero-knowledge encryption included, which no major rival matches at the free level.
Notre choix
Most free tiers top out at 5 to 10 GB. MEGA opens at 20 GB, and every file is end-to-end encrypted by default, free accounts included. That combination of space and privacy at zero cost is unusual.
The catch is transfer quota: MEGA limits how much you can download in a window on free accounts, so it suits storage and backup more than constant sharing. New Zealand jurisdiction sits outside the main surveillance alliances, which some privacy-minded users prefer.
Comment nous avons évalué
- Size of the free allowance at sign-up
- Whether encryption is included at the free tier
- Transfer or bandwidth limits on free accounts
- Jurisdiction and the provider's privacy posture
Finalistes
Questions fréquentes
Which cloud storage gives the most free space?
MEGA leads the major providers with 20 GB free at sign-up, well ahead of the common 5 to 10 GB tiers.
Is free cloud storage encrypted?
It depends on the provider. MEGA and Sync.com keep zero-knowledge encryption on for free accounts; many mainstream services do not.
What is the catch with MEGA's free tier?
MEGA limits transfer quota on free accounts, so heavy downloading or sharing can be throttled. Storage and backup use is unaffected.
Les choix sont vérifiés par rapport aux prix et aux caractéristiques en direct. Découvrez notre classement. Méthodologie · Mis à jour 29 mai 2026