KryVault vs MEGA: which one should you use?

Updated 2 October 2026

MEGA is one of the best-known encrypted storage services, and it does a lot right: files are encrypted in your browser, and share links keep the key in the part after #. KryVault works in a similar way. The real difference is what you have to hand over to start — and how much space you get.

Side by side

	MEGA	KryVault
To sign up you need	An email address and a password	Nothing — you get a random key
Encrypted in your browser	Yes	Yes (AES-256-GCM)
File names hidden from the company	Yes	Yes
The account is linked to	Your email address	Nothing about you
Share links with the key after #	Yes	Yes
Links that expire	Yes	Yes — 1, 7 or 30 days
Free storage	Many gigabytes	100 MB
Apps	Desktop, phone, sync	Web browser only
Account recovery	Possible with a recovery key	None — the key is the only way in
Prices	Priced in euros or dollars	In rupees, by UPI — ₹69/month for 5 GB

Choose MEGA if

You need lots of space for photos, videos or backups.
You want desktop and phone apps that sync folders automatically.
You are happy for the account to be linked to an email address.

Choose KryVault if

You do not want any account at all — not even a throwaway email. There is nothing that links the vault to you.
You are storing a small number of sensitive things: ID copies, medical or legal papers, recovery codes, private notes.
You want to send one file privately to someone and have the link expire — see sending files anonymously.
You want to pay in rupees by UPI, with a one-time payment and no subscription.

Why “no email” matters

Encryption hides what is inside your files. It does not hide who owns the account. An email address can usually be traced back to a person — through the phone number used to create it, the other services it is used for, or a data leak. KryVault removes that link entirely: the only thing that opens a vault is a random key, and we do not know whose it is. More on that in cloud storage without email or phone.

Common questions

Is KryVault more secure than MEGA?

Both encrypt files in your browser before upload, so neither company can read your files. The difference is identity: MEGA accounts are tied to an email address, while KryVault vaults are tied to nothing but a random key.

Why is KryVault’s free storage so much smaller?

KryVault is a small independent service with no ads and no tracking to pay for free space. The free vault is 100 MB; paid plans give 5 GB or 20 GB.

Can I share files like MEGA links?

Yes. KryVault links also keep the key after the #, so it never reaches our server. Links expire after 1, 7 or 30 days, and you can stop them any time.

Does KryVault have apps?

No. It works in any modern web browser on phone or computer, with nothing to install.

Create a free vault 100 MB free · no email, no phone · takes 30 seconds