Amsterdam-based acquiring bank that processes cards and local payment methods end to end on infrastructure it runs itself.
Best European alternatives to US software
Discover European-built software and services as alternatives to popular US tools.
Categories
Browse European alternatives by category.
Accounting & Finance
Handle invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting with European-built accounting tools.
5 toolsAI Tools & LLMs
Build with AI models and tools developed by European AI labs.
6 toolsArtifacts
Store and distribute build artifacts, packages, and container images on EU infrastructure.
4 toolsAuthentication & SSO
Add login, SSO, and identity management to your apps with European-built auth providers.
6 toolsCDN
Speed up content delivery worldwide with European-run CDN networks.
6 toolsDevOps Tools
Automate builds, tests, and deployments with European-built pipelines.
4 toolsCloud Storage
Store, sync, and share files on European-run cloud storage.
8 toolsCMS
Build and manage websites with European-built content management systems.
6 toolsCRM
Manage sales pipelines and customer relationships with European-built CRM software.
6 toolsCustomer Support & Help Desk
Manage support tickets and customer conversations with European-built help desk tools.
5 toolsDatabase Hosting
Run managed databases on European infrastructure with data residency guarantees.
5 toolsDesign Tools
Design interfaces, prototypes, and graphics with European-built design software.
6 toolsDNS
Manage your domain's DNS records with European-hosted providers.
5 toolsE-Signatures
Sign, send, and manage contracts with European e-signature software built around eIDAS.
5 toolsE-commerce
Launch and run online stores on European-built e-commerce platforms.
5 toolsEmail Hosting & Providers
Host business and personal email on European infrastructure with strong privacy guarantees.
8 toolsEmail Marketing
Send newsletters and marketing campaigns with European-built email marketing tools.
5 toolsGit Hosting
Host your source code and collaborate on repositories with EU-based Git platforms.
5 toolsHosting
Deploy and host your web apps and APIs on European infrastructure.
6 toolsHR & People Ops
Manage hiring, payroll, and employee records with European-built HR software.
5 toolsMonitoring & Observability
Monitor uptime, logs, and performance with European-built observability tools.
5 toolsOffice & Collaboration Suites
Run mail, docs, calendar, chat, and files from one European suite instead of a single US hub.
8 toolsPayments
Accept cards, SEPA, and local payment methods through European processors and merchants of record.
4 toolsProject Management
Plan sprints, track tasks, and manage projects with European-built work management tools.
6 toolsSandboxes
Spin up isolated cloud environments for coding, previews, and testing.
4 toolsSearch
Add search to your product or browse the web with European-built search technology.
5 toolsSecurity & Compliance
Protect infrastructure and manage compliance audits with European-built security tools.
6 toolsTunnels
Expose local services to the internet securely with European tunnel providers.
3 toolsVideo Conferencing
Run video calls and webinars on European-hosted video conferencing platforms.
5 toolsVPN & Networking
Secure remote access and private networking with European-built VPN tools.
3 toolsWeb Analytics
Track website traffic and user behavior with privacy-respecting, GDPR-friendly analytics.
6 toolsEuropean Alternatives
EU-headquartered tools worth switching to.
Aiven
๐ซ๐ฎManaged cloud data platform offering hosted PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, Valkey, and ClickHouse across multiple clouds.
Alternative to:Amazon RDSMongoDB Atlas
Autenti
๐ต๐ฑA Poznaล-based Polish e-signature platform and trust service provider offering eIDAS-compliant electronic and qualified signatures.
Alternative to:DocuSign
awork
๐ฉ๐ชGerman project and work management tool built for agencies, combining task planning, time tracking, and team scheduling.
Brevo
๐ซ๐ทAll-in-one email, SMS, and marketing automation platform (formerly Sendinblue) built and run from Paris, France.
Buddy
๐ต๐ฑPlatform Engineering suite built in Poland that provides tools to build and run web apps, workflows, and AI agents.
Alternative to:GitHub ActionsCircleCIOctopus DeployTravis CIGitHubGitLab+12 moreShow less
A Slovenian edge platform offering low-cost, high-performance CDN, storage, and video streaming services.
Alternative to:CloudflareAmazon CloudFront
A Prague-based CDN delivering website, software, game, and live-streaming acceleration on a usage-priced global network.
Alternative to:CloudflareAmazon CloudFront
French hybrid IT infrastructure and network monitoring platform, born from an open-source project in 2003.
German agent- and SNMP-based infrastructure monitoring platform with a free open-source Community edition.
cidaas
๐ฉ๐ชGerman cloud CIAM/IAM platform offering single sign-on, MFA, and passwordless login for consumer and workforce identities.
Clever Cloud
๐ซ๐ทA Nantes-based PaaS that lets developers push code straight to managed, auto-scaling infrastructure hosted entirely on European data centers.
CloudMe
๐ธ๐ชSwedish cloud storage and file-sync service that stores customer data exclusively on servers it owns and operates in Sweden.
Alternative to:DropboxGoogle DriveBox
Bulgarian managed DNS provider offering free, premium, GeoDNS, and DDoS-protected authoritative DNS hosting.
Alternative to:Amazon Route 53Cloudflare
Codeberg
๐ฉ๐ชA German non-profit association offering free, ad-free Git repository hosting built on the open-source Forgejo software.
Why go European?
Data sovereignty
Keep your data under EU jurisdiction, hosted on servers within Europe.
GDPR by default
EU-based providers are built around GDPR compliance from the ground up, not bolted on after the fact.
Local support, local time zones
Get support from teams that work in your time zone and speak your language.
Fair, transparent pricing
European vendors typically bill in EUR with VAT handled correctly for EU businesses.
Support the European tech ecosystem
Every euro spent on European tools helps grow a more independent European tech industry.