Cloud & Storage
5 European alternatives
Keep your files under EU jurisdiction. These cloud storage providers offer everything Dropbox and Google Drive do — file sync, sharing, real-time collaboration — without routing your data through US-owned infrastructure. Many offer zero-knowledge encryption so even the provider cannot read your files.
Nextcloud
Self-hosted productivity platform. Files, calendar & real-time collaboration.
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Tresorit
🇨🇭End-to-end encrypted cloud for businesses. Swiss privacy, zero-knowledge.
Proton Drive
🇨🇭End-to-end encrypted cloud storage by Proton. Swiss privacy for your files.
Infomaniak kDrive
🇨🇭Swiss cloud storage with online office suite. Eco-friendly data centers.
pCloud
🇨🇭Secure cloud storage with lifetime plans. Data stored in Luxembourg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best European alternative to Google Drive?
Nextcloud (Germany) and Tresorit (Switzerland/Hungary) are the top-rated European Google Drive alternatives on swapto.eu. Nextcloud is open-source and self-hostable; Tresorit offers zero-knowledge encryption in a hosted service.
Do European cloud storage providers use zero-knowledge encryption?
Several do — Tresorit and Proton Drive offer zero-knowledge encryption so neither the provider nor any third party can access your files. Nextcloud supports client-side encryption plugins for the same result.
Can I self-host a European cloud storage solution?
Yes. Nextcloud is specifically designed for self-hosting and is used by millions of individuals, SMBs, and enterprises across Europe. Seafile is another powerful self-hosted option with strong sync performance.
Are EU cloud storage providers safe from the US CLOUD Act?
EU-based providers that operate exclusively under EU jurisdiction are not subject to the US CLOUD Act. Unlike AWS, Google Drive, or Dropbox, providers like Nextcloud, Tresorit, and Hetzner cannot be compelled by US courts to hand over data.