ShareIt.onl and MEGA both offer 20 GB of free account storage, but they are not interchangeable. ShareIt.onl centres on fast browser transfers that do not require an account. MEGA centres on client-encrypted cloud storage with apps, sync, and backup.
Quick answer
- Choose ShareIt.onl when the sender or recipient should not have to register, or when QR and one-time delivery matter.
- Choose MEGA when zero-knowledge encryption, automatic sync, backup, offline files, and native apps matter.
- ShareIt.onl protects transfers with HTTPS and access controls, but it does not claim MEGA-style end-to-end encryption.
Feature comparison
| Need | ShareIt.onl | MEGA |
|---|---|---|
| Free account storage | 20 GB, plus rewards | 20 GB |
| Send without an account | Yes, up to 100 files / 3 GB | Public-link delivery; cloud use is account-led |
| Recipient needs an account | No | No for public links |
| User-controlled end-to-end encryption | No | Yes |
| Desktop sync and backup | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps and camera uploads | No | Yes |
| Offline files | No | Yes |
| Password and expiring links | Yes | Yes, some controls depend on plan |
| One-time self-destruct link | Yes | No direct equivalent |
| QR code for every share | Yes | Not a core sharing control |
| Upload/file-request links | Yes | Yes |
| Shared folders | Lightweight, link-based | Access levels and synced collaboration |
| File versions and rubbish bin | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted chat and calls | No | Yes |
| VPN and password manager | No | Available in MEGA's wider product suite |
MEGA describes its encryption as user-controlled: the user holds the keys and grants access, rather than the storage provider holding the decryption key. Its open-source official SDK also supports clients across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Where ShareIt.onl is easier
Open the site, choose files, and share the link. There is no software installation and no account wall for either side of an ordinary transfer. Every share can have a short expiry, password, QR code, browser preview, ZIP download, or one-time destruction after the first download.
Upload inboxes let clients or friends send files into your account without registering. A signed-in account adds folders, search, labels, stars, statistics, rubbish-bin recovery, file replacement, version restore, and permanent storage. Daily return streaks can add 1 GB every 10 consecutive days, up to 20 GB from streaks.
Where MEGA is ahead
MEGA's defining advantage is its encryption model. Files are encrypted and decrypted by MEGA clients using keys controlled by the user. ShareIt.onl uses encrypted HTTPS transport and private links but processes files on its service, so it should not be presented as zero-knowledge storage.
MEGA also covers the full device lifecycle: native apps, folder sync, automatic backup, camera uploads, offline files, and broader collaborative folder permissions. Its chat, calls, VPN, password manager, and object storage extend far beyond ShareIt.onl's focused transfer product.
Which one should you choose?
| Your situation | Better fit |
|---|---|
| “Send these files now without registration” | ShareIt.onl |
| “Move a file to the phone beside me using a QR code” | ShareIt.onl |
| “Destroy the link after one download” | ShareIt.onl |
| “Keep a private encrypted cloud drive” | MEGA |
| “Sync and back up folders automatically” | MEGA |
| “Keep files available offline in a mobile app” | MEGA |
The practical split is simple: use ShareIt.onl as a low-friction delivery layer and MEGA as a long-term encrypted cloud drive.