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Everything listed meets strict criteria for user protection, transparency, and regional independence.| Category | Service/Tool | Description |
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| DNS & Domains | Bunny.net DNS 🛰️ DNS 🇸🇮 Slovenia (EU) | Fast DNS with 99.99% uptime and 25ms average response times globally. Anycast routing ensures your site loads quickly from anywhere in Europe. Free with Bunny CDN or €1/month standalone – fraction of enterprise DNS costs. Alternative to Cloudflare DNS, Google DNS. Learn more → |
| DNS & Domains | deSEC 🛰️ DNSSEC Hosting 🔓 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | German nonprofit offering free DNS with native DNSSEC support and automated APIs. Funded by donations, not data harvesting. Perfect for developers who want secure DNS without vendor lock-in or privacy concerns. Alternative to Cloudflare DNS, Google DNS. Learn more → |
| DNS & Domains | Gandi.net 🌐 Domain & DNS 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Independent French registrar since 1999 with transparent pricing – no hidden renewal fees or upselling. Includes free DNS, email forwarding, and WHOIS privacy. Known for fighting domain censorship and supporting internet freedom. Alternative to GoDaddy, Namecheap. Learn more → |
| DNS & Domains | Netim 🌐 Domains & DNS 🇫🇷 France (EU) ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | French registrar offering 700+ domain extensions with transparent pricing. DNSSEC included free, plus advanced DNS management tools. Popular with agencies managing multiple client domains who need reliable EU-based service. Alternative to GoDaddy. NetworkSolutions. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Contabo 🖥️ VPS & Dedicated 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | German hosting offering VPS from €4.99/month with generous specs – 4GB RAM, 100GB SSD, unlimited traffic. No setup fees, instant provisioning, and 99.9% uptime backed by SLA. Ideal for developers who need powerful servers without premium pricing. Alternative to DigitalOcean, Linode. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Exoscale ☁️ IaaS 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) | Privacy-first IaaS provider based in Switzerland. Offers virtual servers, object storage, and managed Kubernetes clusters. Alternative to AWS and DigitalOcean. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Hetzner Cloud ☁️ IaaS 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Europe’s largest independent hosting provider with data centers in Germany and Finland. VPS from €3.29/month, dedicated servers from €39/month. 20Gbit network, NVMe SSDs, and some of the best price-performance in Europe. Alternative AWS EC2 Google Cloud Compute Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Infomaniak 🛰️ DNS 🌐 Domains & Hosting 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) | Swiss hosting running on 100% renewable energy with carbon-negative operations. VPS from CHF 5.75/month with Swiss data protection laws. Profits fund climate and social projects – hosting that aligns with your values. Alternative to AWS, Google Cloud Platform. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | IONOS 🛰️ DNS 🌐 Domains & Hosting 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | German hosting giant with data centers across Europe. VPS from €2/month, dedicated servers from €39/month. Enterprise-grade infrastructure with 99.9% uptime SLA and 24/7 German support. Ideal for businesses needing reliable EU hosting with local support. Alternative to Alternative to AWS, Microsoft Azure. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Netcup 🖥️ VPS & Dedicated 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Affordable VPS and root server provider with solid performance and ISO-certified German data centers. Alternative to OVH and Contabo. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Open Telekom Cloud ☁️ IaaS + PaaS 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Enterprise-grade cloud solution from Deutsche Telekom with OpenStack infrastructure, advanced security controls, and hybrid cloud support. Alternative to Azure and Google Cloud. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | OVHcloud Public Cloud ☁️ IaaS + PaaS 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Large EU cloud platform offering compute, Kubernetes, and AI tools. Known for transparent pricing and broad service coverage. Alternative to AWS and Microsoft Azure. Learn more → |
| Hosting / VPS | Scaleway ☁️ IaaS 🌱 Energy-efficient 🇫🇷 France (EU) | European cloud provider offering virtual machines, object storage, and Kubernetes. Known for energy-efficient data centers and high performance. Alternative to AWS and Google Cloud. Learn more → |
| Monitoring & Observability | Uptime Kuma 📡 Uptime 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Self-hostable monitoring tool with a clean interface, alert notifications, status pages, and support for multiple protocols. Ideal for internal infrastructure or public uptime dashboards. Learn more → |
| Monitoring & Observability | Healthchecks.io 📡 Cron Monitoring 🇵🇱 Poland (EU) ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | EU-based uptime and cron job monitoring service. Includes alerts for missed or failed scheduled jobs and simple integration for scripts, backup checks, and infrastructure workflows. Learn more → |
| Monitoring & Observability | Updown.io 📡 Website Monitoring 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Lightweight uptime and SSL monitoring tool hosted in France. Offers public status pages, webhooks, and alerts with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Learn more → |
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| Endpoint Security | F-Secure 🛡️ Antivirus 🌐 VPN 🔐 Identity Protection 🇫🇮 Finland (EU) 💶 Paid 🌟 Recommended | Finnish cybersecurity with 30+ years protecting Nordic governments and enterprises. Consumer antivirus from €29.99/year with VPN and identity monitoring included. EU-based threat intelligence that doesn’t feed data to US surveillance programs. Originally serving both business and consumer markets, F‑Secure spun off its enterprise division into WithSecure™ in 2022. Alternative to Norton, McAfee. Learn more ⟶ |
| Endpoint Security | WithSecure™ 🔒 Cybersecurity 🛡️ Endpoint Security ☁️ Cloud Security 📈 Managed Detection and Response 🇫🇮 Finland (EU) 💶 Paid 🌟 Recommended | WithSecure™ is a European cybersecurity company specializing in enterprise solutions, including endpoint protection, cloud security, and managed detection and response. Established in 2022 after demerging from F-Secure, WithSecure™ leverages decades of expertise to deliver advanced security services to businesses. Alternative to Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne (for enterprise security). Learn more ⟶ |
| Endpoint Security | Bitdefender GravityZone 🛡️ Endpoint Security 🇷🇴 Romania (EU) 💶 Paid | Advanced enterprise antivirus and EDR platform. Centralized management, ransomware protection, and virtual environment support. Alternative to Symantec and CrowdStrike. Learn more ⟶ |
| Endpoint Security | ESET PROTECT 🛡️ Endpoint Security 🇸🇰 Slovakia (EU) 💶 Paid | Trusted EU-based antivirus with cloud or on-prem deployment. Protects endpoints, mobile devices, and file servers. Alternative to Kaspersky and Avast Business. Learn more ⟶ |
| Endpoint Security | ClamAV 🛡️ Antivirus + Malware 🛠 Open Source 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) 🆓 Free | Open-source antivirus trusted by email servers and Linux admins worldwide. Free, lightweight scanner with hourly signature updates. Perfect for developers who want transparent malware detection without proprietary software or subscription fees. Alternative Windows Defender, commercial antivirus. Learn more ⟶ |
| Endpoint Security | ClamXAV 🛡️ Antivirus + Malware 🍏 Mac 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK) 💶 Paid | User-friendly antivirus for macOS based on the open-source ClamAV engine. Ideal for individuals who want easy malware protection with a native Mac interface. Alternative to proprietary Mac antivirus apps. Learn more ⟶ |
| Business Security Tools | Stormshield Network Security 🛡️ Firewall 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Enterprise-grade firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention solutions with ANSSI certification. Designed for public sector and critical infrastructure. Alternative to Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | SecPoint Protector UTM 🛡️ UTM Appliance 🇩🇰 Denmark (EU) | Unified threat management platform with firewall, antivirus, anti-spam, VPN, and web filtering in a single device. Alternative to Sophos UTM and SonicWall. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Authelia 🧿 2FA Gateway 🔓 Open Source 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Self-hosted authentication server adding 2FA, LDAP, and SSO to any web application. Open source with Docker deployment in minutes. Ideal for teams running internal tools who want enterprise-grade access control without vendor lock-in. Alternative to Auth0, Okta. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Authentik 🔑 Identity & Access 🔓 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Modern open-source identity provider built for self-hosting and automation. Includes SSO, LDAP, OIDC, and flexible access policies. Developed and maintained in Germany. Alternative to Auth0. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Keycloak (EU Hosted) 🔑 Identity & SSO 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Red Hat’s open-source identity platform handling millions of users in production. Self-hosted SSO with OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP support. EU hosting options available – perfect for companies needing enterprise IAM without US cloud dependencies. Alternative to Auth0, Azure AD. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | OpenVAS / Greenbone 🔍 Vulnerability Scanner 🧩 Open source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Open-source vulnerability scanning platform backed by Greenbone. Offers compliance checks, CVE coverage, and secure local or cloud deployments. Alternative to Nessus and Qualys. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Passbolt 🔐 Team Passwords 🧩 Open source 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (EU) | Open-source password manager built for teams, with role-based access controls, browser integrations, and on-prem or cloud options. Alternative to 1Password and LastPass Teams. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Wallix Bastion 🛡️ Privileged Access 🇫🇷 France (EU) | PAM (Privileged Access Management) platform providing access control, session recording, password vaulting, and audit trails. Trusted by EU governments and critical sectors. Alternative to BeyondTrust and CyberArk. Learn more → |
| Business Security Tools | Wazuh (EU-hosted) 📊 SIEM 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Open-source SIEM platform offering threat detection, file integrity monitoring, log analysis, and compliance mapping. Deployable via EU-based hosting or on-prem. Alternative to Splunk and Elastic SIEM. Learn more → |
| Network Security | Bunny.net CDN 🚀 CDN 🛰️ Edge Security 🇸🇮 Slovenia (EU) ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | High-performance CDN with built-in edge rules engine, bandwidth shielding, origin protection, and integrated video delivery. Alternative to Cloudflare and Fastly. Learn more → |
| Network Security | Gcore 🚀 CDN 🛰️ DDoS Protection 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (EU) | Global CDN and edge network with over 140 PoPs, DDoS protection, and web acceleration. Offers secure video streaming and AI cloud infrastructure. Alternative to Akamai and Cloudflare. Learn more → |
| Identity & Access Management | Bitwarden (EU-hosted option) 🔑 Passwords 🔒 E2EE 🛠 Open Source 💻 Cross-platform 🆓 Free plan 🇺🇸 US-based (EU hosting available) 🌟 Recommended | Popular open-source password manager with browser and mobile apps. US-based company with optional EU-hosted cloud or full self-hosting. Alternative to 1Password and LastPass. Learn more ⟶ |
| Identity & Access Management | Passbolt 🔑 Passwords 🛠 Open Source 🔒 Self-hostable 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (EU) 🆓 Free tier | Built for teams, but usable for advanced individuals. Self-hosted password manager with open-source code and browser extension. Alternative to LastPass (self-hosted). Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | DuckDuckGo 🔍 Search 🇺🇸 United States 🆓 Free | US-based search engine with zero tracking since 2008. No personal data collection, no search history, no targeted ads. 100+ million searches daily from users who want Google-quality results without surveillance. Alternative to Google Search, Bing. Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | Startpage 🔍 Search 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) 🆓 Free | Dutch search engine serving Google results without tracking. Founded 2006, certified by European privacy organizations. Gets Google’s quality with EU privacy protection – perfect for users who need Google’s coverage without data harvesting. Alternative to Google Search. Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | Ecosia 🔍 Search 🌱 100% renewable 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | Privacy-conscious search engine that plants trees with ad revenue. CO2-neutral and transparent. Alternative to Google Search. Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | Hide.me VPN 🛡️ VPN 🇦🇹 Austria (EU) 🆓 Free | Austrian VPN with no-logs policy verified by independent audits. Free tier with 10GB/month, premium from €4.99/month. Stealth Guard technology bypasses VPN blocking in restrictive networks. Alternative to ExpressVPN, NordVPN Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | Mullvad VPN 🛡️ VPN 🔒 No logs 🪪 Anonymous signup 🇸🇪 Sweden (EU) 💶 Paid ✅ Personally used | Privacy-first VPN with no logs, no tracking, and anonymous payment options. No email required to create an account. Alternative to NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | Proton VPN 🛡️ VPN 🌱 100% renewable 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) 🆓 Free plan 🌟 Recommended | Secure VPN with no logs, open-source apps, and a generous free plan. Includes apps for desktop and mobile. Alternative to ExpressVPN or TunnelBear. Learn more ⟶ |
| Privacy Tools | NordVPN 🛡️ VPN 🇵🇾 Panama (EU-owned) 💶 Paid | Well-known and widely supported VPN with strong performance and thousands of servers. Offers desktop, mobile, and browser apps. Learn more ⟶ |
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| AI & Automation | Aleph Alpha 🤖 AI Chat 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 💶 Paid | German AI platform focused on explainability and data sovereignty. Multimodal models that can process text, images, and documents. Used by BMW and SAP for enterprise AI that complies with EU regulations and data residency requirements. Alternative to OpenAI GPT-4, Google AI Learn more ⟶ |
| AI & Automation | Claude.ai (Anthropic) 🤖 AI Chat 🇺🇸 United States 🆓 Free plan | Conversational AI assistant known for its alignment and safety features. Included as a rare non-EU tool due to strong privacy model and usability. Alternative to ChatGPT and Gemini. Learn more ⟶ |
| AI & Automation | DeepL Translate 🤖 AI Translation 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free plan 💶 Pro plans | AI-powered translation tool known for accuracy and privacy focus. Supports 30+ languages with superior translation quality compared to mainstream alternatives. Offers API access and document translation while respecting data privacy. Alternative to Google Translate Learn more → |
| AI & Automation | LanguageTool ✍️ Grammar Checker 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free plan 🔓 Open Source | AI-based, open-source multilingual grammar and spell checker supporting 30+ languages. Available as Chrome extension, Google Docs add-on, and desktop app. Tracks productivity and language improvements while keeping your writing private. Alternative to Grammarly Learn more → |
| AI & Automation | Le Chat (Mistral AI) 🤖 AI Chat 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🆓 Free ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | French AI assistant with models trained on European data and values. Enterprise-ready with EU hosting, multilingual support, and API access. No data used for training – conversations stay private. €15/month for pro features. Alternative to ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Learn more ⟶ |
| AI & Automation | Private AI 🤖 AI Chat 🇨🇦 Canada 💶 Paid | Canadian-hosted AI assistant with redaction, privacy filters, and enterprise integration. Ideal for regulated industries. Alternative to ChatGPT for compliance-heavy use cases. Learn more ⟶ |
| BI & Analytics | Celonis 🔍 Process Mining 📊 Business Intelligence 🔓 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Process mining platform that visualizes and optimizes business processes by analyzing data from IT systems. Helps identify inefficiencies, streamline operations, and enhance performance without extensive technical expertise. |
| BI & Analytics | Matomo 📊 Self-hosted 🔓 Open Source 🇪🇺 EU-based | Open-source analytics trusted by 1.4M+ websites including EU governments. Self-hosted or cloud, 100% data ownership, GDPR compliant by design. From free self-hosted to €19/month cloud – no visitor limits or data sampling. Alternative to Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics. Learn more → |
| BI & Analytics | Piwik PRO 📊 Enterprise analytics 🇵🇱 Poland (EU) | Enterprise-grade analytics with on-premise or cloud hosting in the EU. Built for industries with strict compliance needs. Alternative to Google Analytics 360. Learn more → |
| BI & Analytics | Plausible Analytics 📊 Lightweight 🔓 Open Source 🇪🇪 Estonia (EU) | Simple, cookie-free analytics platform with a clean UI and built-in GDPR compliance. Ideal for fast-loading sites and privacy-first businesses. Alternative to Google Analytics and Fathom. Learn more → |
| BI & Analytics | Umami 📊 Lightweight 🔓 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Minimal, self-hostable analytics platform with essential reporting and no user tracking. Designed for organizations that need control without complexity. Alternative to Google Analytics Learn more → |
| BI & Analytics | Offen 📊 Web Analytics 🔓 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Open-source analytics designed for transparency and consent. Users can inspect what’s collected, opt in/out, and control their data. Ideal for ethical and public-sector sites. Learn more → |
| BI & Analytics | Simple Analytics 📊 Web Analytics 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) | Privacy-first analytics service requiring no cookie banner. Transparent, GDPR-compliant, and easy to integrate for small to mid-sized websites. Learn more → |
| Compliance & Legal | Cookiebot ⚖️ Cookie Consent 🇩🇰 Denmark (EU) 💶 Paid | Automated cookie scanner and consent management platform. Widely used for EU compliance and GDPR requirements. Scans websites for cookies and generates compliant consent banners. Alternative to Google Tag Manager consent features, OneTrust Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | Brevo 🧑💼CRM + Email Marketing 🌱 90% renewable 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🆓 Free plan 🌟 Recommended | Comprehensive CRM suite for managing long-term customer relationships. Brings together CRM, email marketing, SMS, WhatsApp, chat, marketing automation, and scheduling in one platform. Scalable and GDPR-aligned, supporting businesses worldwide. Alternative to HubSpot, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, and Zoho CRM. Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | EspoCRM 🧑💼 CRM 🧩 Open source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Modular, self-hosted CRM platform for managing sales, marketing automation, and customer support. Lightweight and fully GDPR-aligned. Alternative to Salesforce and Zoho CRM. Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | Frappe CRM (via ERPNext) 🧑💼 CRM + ERP 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Full-featured open-source ERP and CRM system with customer management, ticketing, and sales pipelines. Available via EU hosting partners or self-hosted. Alternative to HubSpot and Zoho CRM. Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | LiveAgent 💬 Support CRM 🇸🇰 Slovakia (EU) | Omnichannel customer support CRM with live chat, ticketing, call center, and social integrations. Hosted in the EU with GDPR compliance by design. Alternative to Intercom and Zendesk. Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | Zammad 🧑💼 Support CRM 🧩 Open source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Modern open-source helpdesk and ticketing system built for teams. Includes live chat, email, and social integrations with GDPR alignment. Alternative to Zendesk and Freshdesk. Learn more → |
| CRM & Marketing | Odoo CRM 🧑💼 CRM + ERP 🇧🇪 Belgium (EU) | Modular business platform with integrated CRM, sales, support, invoicing, and marketing apps. Available cloud-hosted or self-managed in the EU. Alternative to Salesforce and HubSpot. Learn more → |
| Digital Signature | Signaturit ✍️ E-Signature 🇪🇸 Spain (EU) 🛡️ eIDAS | Digital signature and identity verification platform with support for qualified and advanced signatures. GDPR and ISO 27001 aligned. Alternative to Docusign, PandaDoc, and Xodo Sign. Learn more → |
| Digital Signature | Skribble ✍️ E-Signature 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) 🛡️ eIDAS 🛡️ ZertES | Swiss-based provider for legally binding digital signatures. Supports both EU eIDAS and Swiss ZertES qualified signatures. Popular with legal, HR, and enterprise teams. Alternative to DocuSign and Adobe Sign. Learn more → |
| Digital Signature | Yousign ✍️ E-Signature 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🛡️ eIDAS | Electronic signature platform for contracts, HR, and legal workflows. Provides team workflows and API integration, hosted in France. Alternative to DocuSign and Adobe Sign. Learn more → |
| E-Commerce & Payments | Adyen 💳 Payments 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Global payment platform headquartered in the EU. Offers advanced payment orchestration and multi-channel support for enterprises. Alternative to Braintree and Stripe. Learn more → |
| E-Commerce & Payments | Axelor ERP 📊 ERP + Accounting 🧩 Open source 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Modular ERP suite with full accounting, CRM, HR, and invoicing features. Open-source and used by SMEs and enterprises across the EU. Learn more → |
| E-Commerce & Payments | Mollie 💳 Payments 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) | EU-based payment service provider supporting card payments, SEPA, iDEAL, and more. Simple APIs and strong merchant support. Alternative to Stripe. Learn more → |
| E-Commerce & Payments | Zervant 💶 Invoicing 🇫🇮 Finland (EU) | Simple invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers. Send quotes and VAT-ready invoices — no accounting experience needed. Learn more → |
| Forms | Tally Forms 📝 Forms Builder 🇪🇺 Europe (EU) 🆓 Free plan | Free and intuitive forms builder with a text document-like interface. Offers conditional logic, signatures, calculations, file uploads, and advanced features without collecting personal data or requiring cookie banners. Alternative to Google Forms, Typeform Learn more → |
| Office Suite | EGroupware 📦 Full suite 🧩 Open source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | Web-based open-source productivity suite with email, calendar, file sharing, Kanban-style project tools, Etherpad, and integrated Rocket.Chat. Available as cloud service or self-hosted installation. Alternative to Google Workspace. Learn more → |
| Office Suite | Infomaniak kSuite Pro 🔒 E2EE 🌱 100% renewable 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Includes email, calendar, file storage, video conferencing, and contact management in one unified Swiss-hosted interface. Fully GDPR-compliant with a strong sustainability and data sovereignty commitment. Alternative to Google Workspace. Learn more → |
| Office Suite | Kopano ONE 📦 Self-hosted 🧩 Open source 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) | Modular, open-source groupware platform providing email, calendar, tasks, video conferencing (Meet), and group chat. A self-hosted productivity backend ideal for regulated or privacy-conscious organizations. Alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft Exchange. Learn more → |
| Office Suite | LibreOffice 📄 Office Suite 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free 🧩 Open Source | Complete open-source office suite with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and drawing tools. No vendor lock-in with support for all major document formats including Microsoft Office files. Works offline and respects your privacy with no data collection. Alternative to Microsoft Office, Google Workspace Learn more → |
| Office Suite | mailbox.org Business 🔒 E2EE 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | A complete productivity suite offering business email, calendars, contacts, file storage, tasks, video conferencing, and a secure office document editor (OnlyOffice). Fully operated in Germany under strict EU privacy laws. Alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Learn more → |
| Office Suite | Nextcloud Hub 📦 Self-hosted 🧩 Open source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🧪 Tested 🌟 Recommended | Self-hosted Google Workspace alternative with 400M+ users worldwide. File storage, collaborative editing, calendar, and video calls. Host on your servers or use EU-based providers – complete control over your organization’s data. Alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Learn more → |
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| Email & Documents | CryptPad 📦 Full suite 🇫🇷 France (EU) | French encrypted collaborative documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Zero-knowledge architecture means even CryptPad can’t read your documents. Free tier available, premium from €5/month for teams. Alternative to Google Workspace. Learn more → |
| Email & Documents | Proton Mail Business 🔒 E2EE 🌱 100% renewable 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) | Swiss encrypted email serving 100M+ users including journalists and activists. End-to-end encryption, zero-access architecture, and Swiss privacy laws. Business plans from $6.99/user/month with custom domains and admin controls. Alternative to Gmail, Microsoft 365 Learn more ⟶ |
| Email & Documents | Runbox Email Hosting 🔒 E2EE 🌱 100% renewable 🇳🇴 Norway (EFTA) | Secure email hosting service based in Norway with full custom domain support. Designed for teams needing encrypted communications, strong spam protection, and minimal external dependencies. Includes calendar and contact syncing. Fully powered by renewable energy and compliant with strict Norwegian privacy laws. Learn more → |
| Email & Documents | Tuta Business 🔒 E2EE 🌱 100% renewable 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | German encrypted email with calendar and contacts. End-to-end encryption for €1/month, open-source clients, and servers in EU with strict data protection. Used by journalists and activists who need communications privacy. Alternative to Alternative to Gmail, Outlook. Learn more → |
| Email & Documents | Posteo ✉️ Mail 🌱 100% renewable 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 💶 Paid | German email provider powered by renewable energy with anonymous signup options. €1/month for 2GB storage, no personal data required for registration. Supports IMAP/POP3 with any email client – perfect for privacy-conscious individuals. Alternative to Gmail and Yahoo Mail. Learn more ⟶ |
| File Storage & Sharing | Jottacloud ☁️ Cloud storage 🖥️ Backup 🌱 100% renewable 🇳🇴 Norway (EFTA) 💶 Paid ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Simple personal cloud for secure file, photo, and device backups. Offers automatic phone sync and family plans. Alternative to Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. Learn more ⟶ |
| File Storage & Sharing | pCoud ☁️ Cloud storage 🖥️ Backup 🌱 100% renewable 🇳🇴 Norway (EFTA) 💶 Paid ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Swiss cloud storage with client-side encryption. Lifetime plans available (pay once, use forever). 10GB free tier, business plans from €4.99/month. Zero-knowledge encryption ensures only you can access your files. Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive. Learn more ⟶ |
| File Storage & Sharing | Internxt Send 📤 File Share 🔒 Encrypted 🇪🇸 Spain (EU) 🆓 Free | End-to-end encrypted file transfer service with no account required. Based in the EU, fully zero-knowledge. Alternative to WeTransfer and Firefox Send. Learn more ⟶ |
| File Storage & Sharing | Tresorit ☁️ Cloud storage 📤 File sharing 🔒 Encrypted 🇨🇭 Switzerland (EFTA) 💶 Paid (storage) 🆓 Free (file transfer) | Swiss encrypted cloud storage with client-side encryption. Business plans from $10/user/month with admin controls and compliance features. Zero-knowledge architecture means even Tresorit can’t access your files. Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, and WeTransfer. Learn more ⟶ |
| Internal Chat & Communication | Crisp Chat 💬 Business Messaging 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) 🆓 Free plan 💶 Pro plans | Business messaging platform providing unified live chat, email, and chatbot automation. Features collaborative inbox, AI-powered chatbots, CRM integration, and help desk management. GDPR-compliant with EU data hosting. Alternative to Intercom, Zendesk Chat Learn more → |
| Internal Chat & Communication | Element (Matrix) 💬 Federated Chat 🧩 Open source 🇬🇧 UK (GDPR compliant) | Decentralized messaging built on Matrix protocol used by French government and Mozilla. End-to-end encryption, federation between servers, and open source. Self-host or use hosted service – your conversations stay under your control. Alternative to Discord, Slack. Learn more → |
| Internal Chat & Communication | Mattermost 💬 Team Chat 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Enterprise-grade team chat with private channels, threaded discussions, and developer integrations. Can be self-hosted in EU environments. Alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams. Learn more → |
| Internal Chat & Communication | Rocket.Chat 💬 Messaging 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Real-time messaging platform for teams with federation support, custom roles, and compliance add-ons. Can be hosted inside EU infrastructure. Alternative to Slack and Discord. Learn more → |
| Notes & Tasks | Standard Notes 📝 Notes 🔒 E2EE 💻 Cross-platform 🇺🇸 USA 🆓 Free plan | Encrypted notes and journals with markdown support. Syncs across mobile and desktop. Alternative to Evernote or Google Keep. Learn more ⟶ |
| Notes & Tasks | Joplin 📝 Notes 🛠 Open Source ☁️ Sync 🌱 100% renewable 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🆓 Free | Open-source note app with markdown, offline support, and WebDAV/cloud sync. Alternative to Evernote or Notion (for notes). Learn more ⟶ |
| Notes & Tasks | Vikunja ✅ Tasks 🛠 Open Source 📅 Kanban 🌱 100% renewable 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | Open-source, self-hostable or cloud-based to-do app offering features like Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and collaborative task management. Alternative to Todoist or Microsoft To Do. Learn more ⟶ |
| Private Messaging | SimpleX Chat 💬 Messaging 🔒 Metadata-free 🛠 Open Source 🆓 Free | Fully private messaging without usernames or servers that store metadata. Decentralized and secure. Alternative to WhatsApp and Messenger. Learn more ⟶ |
| Private Messaging | Signal 💬 Messaging 🔒 E2EE 🛠 Open Source 🇺🇸 United States 🆓 Free | Free and secure messaging for individuals and groups. End-to-end encrypted by default. One of the most trusted and privacy-respecting options, even though it’s US-based. Alternative to WhatsApp and Telegram. Learn more ⟶ |
| Private Messaging | Wire 💬 Messaging 🔒 E2EE 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | End-to-end encrypted messaging for teams and individuals. No phone number required, supports video calls and file sharing. Used by EU institutions and security-conscious organizations who need secure communications. Alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram. Learn more ⟶ |
| Project Management | Wekan 🗂 Kanban 🧩 Open source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Open-source kanban board for task tracking and agile planning. Lightweight Trello alternative that can be hosted in the EU or self-deployed. Alternative to Trello and Microsoft Planner. Learn more → |
| Project Management | Planka 🗂 Trello Alternative 🔓 Open Source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible ✅ Personally used 🌟 Recommended | Lightweight Trello-style kanban board with a clean UI and real-time collaboration. Easy to self-host and ideal for small teams or internal projects. Alternative to Trello and Jira. Learn more → |
| Project Management | Twake 🗂 Project Suite 🔓 Open Source 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Open-source collaboration suite with chat, tasks, calendar, and drive. Designed as a modern, EU-hosted alternative to Microsoft Teams. Alternative to Notion and Teams. Learn more → |
| Project Management | Kantree 🗂 Workflow 🇫🇷 France (EU) | Flexible project management platform with kanban, timeline, and form views. Built for teams that need custom workflows and hosted in France. Alternative to Monday.com and Asana. Learn more → |
| Video Conference | BigBlueButton 💬 Video Conferencing 🔓 Open Source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Open-source web conferencing designed for education and business. Self-host or use EU providers. Real-time collaboration, screen sharing, and recording capabilities without vendor lock-in. Alternative to Zoom, WebEx. Learn more → |
| Video Conference | Jitsi Meet 💬 Video Conferencing 🔓 Open Source 🇪🇺 EU-hosted possible | Open-source video conferencing with no account required. Self-host or use EU-based instances. Used by privacy-conscious teams and educational institutions worldwide for secure video calls. Alternative to Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Learn more → |
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| Maps & Navigation | OsmAnd 🛠 Open Source 🆓 Free | Offline maps and turn-by-turn navigation. Your location data stays local. Great for travel and hiking. Alternative to Google Maps and Waze. Learn more ⟶ |
| Simple Media Tools | VLC Media Player 🎵 Audio/Video 🛠 Open Source 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🆓 Free | Open-source media player with wide codec support. No tracking, no ads — works on all major platforms. Alternative to Windows Media Player and iTunes. Learn more ⟶ |
| Simple Media Tools | AntennaPod 🎵 Podcast 🛠 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | Open-source podcast manager for Android. Lets you stream or download podcasts without tracking, ads, or dark patterns. Alternative to Spotify Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. Learn more ⟶ |
| Social & Community | Mastodon 🛠 Open Source 🆓 Free | Decentralized social network with no ads or tracking. Choose your own instance and connect with others on your terms. Alternative to Twitter/X. Learn more ⟶ |
| Social & Community | Lemmy 🛠 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | Decentralized Reddit-style platform that runs on the ActivityPub protocol. No ads, no tracking, full federation support. Alternative to Reddit. Learn more ⟶ |
| Social & Community | Pixelfed 📸 Photos 🇨🇦 Canada 🛠 Open Source 🆓 Free | Federated photo-sharing platform and Instagram alternative. No ads, no tracking, community-hosted and fully open-source. Alternative to Instagram and Google Photos. Learn more ⟶ |
| Utilities | Flameshot 🛠 Utility 📸 Screenshot 💻 Installable App 🛠 Open Source 🇫🇷 France (EU) 🆓 Free | Powerful, open-source screenshot tool with annotation, upload, and clipboard support. Great for technical workflows. Alternative to Snipping Tool and Lightshot. Learn more ⟶ |
| Utilities | QOwnNotes 🛠 Utility 📝 Markdown Notes 💻 Installable App 🛠 Open Source 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) 🆓 Free | Note-taking and markdown editor that syncs with Nextcloud. Ideal for developers, writers, and privacy-conscious users. Alternative to Obsidian and Evernote. Learn more ⟶ |