European alternatives to Google Workspace

Google Workspace is a cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite from Google, used by businesses for email (Gmail), cloud file storage (Google Drive), online document editing (Docs, Sheets, Slides), video conferencing (Meet), and team communication (Chat). Some EU businesses look for alternatives due to concerns about data residency, GDPR compliance, the US CLOUD Act, or dependency on a single US vendor. This page lists EU-based and EU-hosted tools that cover one or more of these functions, from full cloud suite replacements to individual components such as document editing or file storage.

Common options by use case

The following tools are commonly used software for the mentioned use cases. These groupings are intended to help navigation. They are not rankings or recommendations.

All listed EU alternatives

All tools listed below are linked to Google Workspace as an alternative. Tools are sorted alphabetically and are not ranked or scored.

  • Ashampoo Office

    EU-based

    Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG

    Germany

    Ashampoo Office is a desktop office suite developed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG, a company based in Rastede, Germany. It is typically used for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on Windows, with strong compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats. It focuses on a locally installed, offline-first approach to office productivity.

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  • Calligra Suite

    EU-based

    KDE e.V.

    Germany

    Calligra Suite is a free and open-source office and graphics suite developed by the KDE community, represented legally by KDE e.V., a German nonprofit based in Berlin. It is typically used for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and vector graphics on Linux desktops. The provider is based in Germany and focuses on open standards and open-source freedom.

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  • Collabora Online

    EU-based

    Collabora Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Collabora Online is an open-source document editing suite developed by Collabora Ltd, a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is typically used for collaborative editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in a browser, and is designed to be integrated into platforms such as Nextcloud. The product is based on LibreOffice and focuses on compatibility with Microsoft Office formats and flexible European deployment.

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  • CryptPad

    EU-based

    XWiki SAS

    France

    CryptPad is an end-to-end encrypted collaborative office suite developed by XWiki SAS, a French company based in Paris. It is typically used for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms in a privacy-focused online environment. The provider is based in France and focuses on zero-knowledge encryption, meaning no data is readable by the service provider.

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  • Kolab Now

    EU-based

    Kolab Systems AG

    Switzerland

    Kolab Now is a secure email and groupware service developed by Kolab Systems AG, a Swiss company. It is typically used for team communication and collaboration, combining email with calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, and file storage in a single platform. The provider is based in Zürich, Switzerland, and focuses on open-source groupware hosted entirely on Swiss infrastructure.

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  • kSuite Pro

    EU-based

    Infomaniak Network AG

    Switzerland

    kSuite is a cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite developed by Infomaniak Network AG, a Swiss company based in Geneva. It is typically used as an integrated alternative to Microsoft 365, covering email, cloud storage, document editing, video conferencing, and team messaging. The provider is based in Switzerland and focuses on data sovereignty, with all data hosted exclusively in Swiss data centres.

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  • LibreOffice

    EU-based

    The Document Foundation

    Germany

    LibreOffice is a free and open-source office suite developed by The Document Foundation, a German nonprofit based in Berlin. It is typically used for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other office tasks. The provider is based in Germany and focuses on open standards, data independence, and compatibility with Microsoft Office formats.

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  • Mailbox.org

    EU-based

    Heinlein Hosting GmbH

    Germany

    Mailbox.org is an encrypted email and productivity service developed by Heinlein Hosting GmbH, a German company. It is typically used for professional team communication and collaboration, combining email with calendar, contacts, video conferencing, cloud storage, and an integrated office suite. The provider is based in Berlin and focuses on data sovereignty, with all servers operating exclusively in German data centres.

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  • Nextcloud Office

    EU-based

    Nextcloud GmbH

    Germany

    Nextcloud Office is a collaborative document editing environment built into Nextcloud Hub, developed by Nextcloud GmbH, a German company based in Stuttgart. It is typically used for viewing and collaborating on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations within a self-hosted or partner-hosted Nextcloud environment. The provider is based in Germany and focuses on digital sovereignty, self-hosting, and GDPR-compliant collaboration.

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  • Proton for Business

    EU-based

    Proton AG

    Switzerland

    Proton for Business (also referred to as Proton Workspace) is a business productivity suite developed by Proton AG, a Swiss company. It is typically used by teams and organisations that need encrypted team communication and collaboration tools under a single subscription, including email, calendar, file storage, video conferencing, and password management. The provider is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and focuses on data protection for organisations under Swiss and European privacy law.

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  • SoftMaker Office NX

    EU-based

    SoftMaker Software GmbH

    Germany

    SoftMaker Office NX is a cross-platform office suite developed by SoftMaker Software GmbH, a German company based in Nuremberg. It is typically used for creating and editing documents (TextMaker), spreadsheets (PlanMaker), and presentations on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It focuses on strong compatibility with Microsoft Office formats and GDPR-compliant operation.

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Before choosing software

Software suitability depends on your organisation’s size, technical capacity, budget, existing systems, and compliance needs. Review the provider’s own documentation before making a decision. Information on this page is provided for orientation and may not reflect the most recent changes to a product or vendor.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, though the options are fewer than for desktop-only alternatives. kSuite Pro from Infomaniak (Switzerland) covers email, file storage, document editing, video conferencing, and team messaging in one platform. Nextcloud, self-hosted or through a European managed hosting partner, covers file storage, document editing, calendar, and video conferencing, though email typically requires a separate integration. Most other tools on this page replace only the document editing layer, not the full suite.

Not automatically. It depends on which tool you choose and how it is deployed. Cloud-based tools such as kSuite Pro host data in Switzerland by design. Self-hosted tools such as Nextcloud place data wherever you choose to host the installation, meaning you can guarantee EU data residency if you use a European hosting provider. Locally installed tools such as LibreOffice or SoftMaker Office NX store data on your own device by default. Always check the provider’s own documentation for current data hosting arrangements.

No. Being EU-based or EU-hosted does not automatically mean a product or vendor is fully GDPR-compliant for your specific use case. GDPR compliance depends on how a product is configured, what data it processes, and what contractual arrangements are in place. The vendor’s country of establishment affects which legal jurisdiction governs the relationship, but it does not replace the need to review data processing agreements, privacy policies, and your own compliance obligations. Verify details with the software provider and, where relevant, with your legal or compliance team.

Tools listed on this platform are selected based on defined criteria: European headquarters, majority EU ownership, and European data residency as a standard option. Some pages may also include tools from non-EU vendors that offer European data hosting, these are clearly labelled. Listings do not constitute recommendations.