GDPR Compliant Cloud Storage — European Alternatives
European file hosting and cloud storage platforms with end-to-end encryption — secure alternatives to Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud that keep your files in European data centers.
Why choose a European cloud storage?
- End-to-end encryption ensures only you can access your files
- No scanning of file content for advertising or training AI models
- Data residency in EU/Swiss data centers with strong privacy laws
- Open-source options available for maximum transparency (Nextcloud)
Drime
🇫🇷 France, ParisDrime — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Google Drive
Internxt
🇪🇸 Spain, ValenciaInternxt — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Google Drive
Koofr
🇸🇮 Slovenia, LjubljanaKoofr — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Google Drive
Nextcloud
🇩🇪 Germany, StuttgartNextcloud — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Google Drive
pCloud
🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European), BaarpCloud — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Google Drive
Proton Drive
🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European), GenevaProton Drive — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, iCloud
Tresorit
🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European), ZurichTresorit — European alternative
Alternative to: Dropbox, Box
Quick Comparison
| Product | Country | Open Source | Free Tier | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | 🇩🇪 Germany | Yes | Yes | 2016 |
| Internxt | 🇪🇸 Spain | Yes | Yes | 2020 |
| Koofr | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | No | Yes | 2013 |
| Tresorit | 🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European) | No | No | 2011 |
| Proton Drive | 🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European) | Yes | Yes | 2014 |
| pCloud | 🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European) | No | Yes | 2013 |
| Drime | 🇫🇷 France | No | Yes | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best European alternative to Dropbox?
Nextcloud is the most popular open-source option for self-hosting. For hosted solutions, Proton Drive and Tresorit offer excellent end-to-end encryption.
Are there free European cloud storage options?
Yes — Drime offers 20 GB free, Internxt and pCloud offer 10 GB, Proton Drive offers 5 GB, and Nextcloud is free to self-host with unlimited storage.
Is European cloud storage as fast as Dropbox?
pCloud and Koofr offer virtual drive technology comparable to Dropbox. Nextcloud supports WebDAV and native desktop sync clients on all platforms.
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