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EU Alternatives to Google Drive

Looking for European alternatives to Google Drive? Discover cloud storage solutions that keep your files in EU data centers with end-to-end encryption and full GDPR compliance.

Best EU Alternatives to Google Drive

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Nextcloud

EU Native

Self-hosted file sync, share, and collaboration platform.

Stuttgart, Germany Open Source Free tier
2

Tresorit

EU Native

Encrypted cloud storage for teams and enterprises.

Zurich, Switzerland
3

openDesk

EU Native

Open-source office and collaboration suite for public administration, combining email, files, chat, projects, and video meetings.

Bochum, Germany Open Source

Cozy

EU Native

Cozy is a cloud storage solution with open-source, self-hosted for file storage and sharing in EU organizations.

France Open Source

cryptee

EU Native

cryptee is a cloud storage solution with open-source, self-hosted for file storage and sharing in EU organizations.

EE Open Source

FileMail

EU Native

FileMail is a cloud storage solution with EU-based for file storage and sharing in EU organizations.

NO

Filen

EU Native

Filen is a cloud storage solution with open-source, self-hosted for file storage and sharing in EU organizations.

Germany Open Source

Infomaniak kDrive

EU Native

Cloud storage and collaboration designed for European data residency.

Geneva, Switzerland

Infomaniak kDrive

EU Native

Infomaniak kDrive is a cloud storage solution with open-source, self-hosted for file storage and sharing in EU organizations.

Switzerland Open Source

Quick Comparison

Feature Nextcloud Tresorit openDesk
Trust Level EU Native EU Native EU Native
Headquarters DE CH DE
Open Source Yes No Yes
Free Plan Available Yes No No

How We Rank Alternatives

We rank alternatives using a transparent scoring system based on trust signals and verification:

  • • Trust level (EU-native: 4 points, EU-hosted: 3, EU-compliant: 2, Non-EU risk: 1)
  • • Verified sources (+2 points if 2+ sources available)
  • • Recent verification (+1 point if verified within 180 days)
  • • EU-only data option (+1 point if available)
  • • No CLOUD Act exposure (+1 point)

Companies are strictly filtered to only show those in the same category. Scores determine ranking, with alphabetical order as tiebreaker.

Why Choose EU Alternatives?

End-to-end encryption

EU-only data storage

Self-hosting options

No file scanning

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Google Drive a privacy concern?
Google Drive scans your files for various purposes and stores data primarily in US data centers, subject to US jurisdiction and the CLOUD Act.

Can I sync files with EU cloud alternatives?
Yes, solutions like Nextcloud and Tresorit offer desktop and mobile sync clients comparable to Google Drive.

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