Your business runs on software.

But do you know where it comes from and where your data is stored?

EU Software Alternatives is an independent directory of EU-based software tools. Browse by the software you already use, or explore the full directory by category, country, or intended use. No rankings, no scores, no recommendations — just clearly structured information.

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Why EU-based software matters

Many businesses rely on US-based software by default, not because it is the only option, but because alternatives are harder to find and compare.
For organisations that prefer European infrastructure, whether for regulatory alignment, data residency, or operational independence, identifying EU-based alternatives can be time-consuming and unclear.

This platform exists to make that process more straightforward. It lists EU-based software tools across common business categories, structured so that you can compare options without promotional bias.

Two ways to explore

Start from software you already use

Browse by US software product and find EU-based alternatives in the same category. Each page explains what the US tool is typically used for and lists available alternatives with structured information on vendor, country, and typical fit.

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Explore the full EU software directory

Browse all listed EU-based tools by software type, country, intended use, or vendor status. Filter to narrow the list to what is relevant for your organisation.

Open EU Directory

Two ways to explore

Start from software you already use

Browse by US software product and find EU-based alternatives in the same category. Each page explains what the US tool is typically used for and lists available alternatives with structured information on vendor, country, and typical fit.

Browse alternatives

Explore the full EU software directory

Browse all listed EU-based tools by software type, country, intended use, or vendor status. Filter to narrow the list to what is relevant for your organisation.

Open EU Directory

How this platform works

This is not a review site. Tools are not ranked, scored, or recommended. Each listing contains structured factual information to support your own evaluation.

What we do

  • List EU-based software tools that meet defined criteria for headquarters, ownership, and data residency
  • Provide structured information on each tool: vendor, country, software type, and typical use
  • Label each listing clearly: EU-based, EU-hosted, or Formerly EU-based
  • Present all information in plain language, without technical jargon
  • Provide context through articles on data residency, GDPR, and switching software, written for non-technical readers

What we do not do

  • Rank or score tools
  • Publish “best of” or “top” lists
  • Make recommendations
  • Maintain pricing or feature comparisons

Who this is for

This platform is designed for non-technical business owners and professionals who want to make an informed decision about their software stack — without wading through promotional content or paid rankings.

It is particularly useful if you are:

  • Reassessing your current software setup for GDPR or data residency reasons
  • Looking to reduce dependency on a single US vendor
  • Building a new software stack and want to start from European options
  • Evaluating alternatives without relying on rankings or affiliate-driven recommendations

Inclusion criteria

Every tool listed as EU-based meets all three of the following criteria at the time of listing:

  • Headquarters: registered in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland
  • Ownership: majority European ownership; a European subsidiary of a non-EU parent does not qualify
  • Data residency: data hosted on European soil as a default or standard option

Tools that do not meet all three criteria but offer European data hosting are listed separately with the label EU-hosted (non-EU vendor). Tools whose status has changed since listing are labelled Formerly EU-based.

Read more about our listing criteria

Submit EU-based software

Are you an EU-based software provider whose product is not yet listed?

You can submit your tool for review. Submissions are evaluated against the platform’s inclusion criteria. Inclusion is not guaranteed.

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