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350+ alternatives to the software, cloud, and SaaS tools you already use. Each one headquartered in Europe and vetted for how it actually handles your data.
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European ERP, enterprise resource planning, and business management platforms. GDPR-compliant alternatives to Oracle and SAP.
Workflow automation and iPaaS platforms. Connect apps, automate tasks, and build no-code or self-hosted integrations on European infrastructure.
European drag-and-drop website builders. Build a site without code on EU-hosted platforms.
Privacy-first and independent mobile operating systems β European alternatives to iOS and Android.
European IT services firms, software consultancies, and custom development shops. EU-based alternatives to Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant.
European cybersecurity and antivirus providers offering endpoint protection, threat detection, and GDPR-compliant security software.
European video game studios and publishers β from AAA developers to indie houses building original IP in Europe.
Secure, encrypted email services hosted on EU servers. Replace Gmail and Outlook with providers like Proton Mail and Tutanota that respect your inbox privacy under GDPR.
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Real experiences from people who made the switch
I like customization and having access to many features (like an email client, an RSS feed, a translator, a calendar, a note-taking tool, and a Pomodoro timer). I have a lot of tabs, so Vivaldi is really great.
Policy changes, company milestones, and market data from the European tech ecosystem

The Commission formally tabled CADA on 3 June 2026, targeting a tripling of EU data centre capacity and a four-level cloud sovereignty framework.

Microsoft handed unredacted names of Dutch DSA officials to a US House committee. Dutch state secretaries summoned the US ambassador.

Bloomberg reports Mistral has been in talks with European banks about a cybersecurity AI model as a homegrown substitute for Anthropic's Mythos.
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