European alternatives to
Amazon Web Services
The world's largest cloud platform, powering a third of the internet.
About Amazon Web Services
- Company
- Amazon.com Inc.
- HQ
- United States
- Zone
- Outside Europe
Key concerns
Scaleway
97 · Certified EuropeanFrench cloud provider with data centres in Paris and Amsterdam. Eco-friendly infrastructure, GDPR-native, competitive pricing.
Hetzner
96 · Certified EuropeanFamily-owned German cloud and dedicated server provider founded in 1997. Own data centres in Germany and Finland, no outside investors, no VC pressure — just reliable European infrastructure at unbeatable prices.
OVHcloud
91 · Certified EuropeanFrance's largest cloud provider with 43 data centres across Europe and beyond. Family-founded in 1999, publicly listed, with a strong focus on data sovereignty and competitive pricing.
Hostinger
74 · Mostly EuropeanLithuanian web hosting giant serving 29 million users in 178 countries. Affordable shared, VPS and cloud hosting with a custom control panel and strong European infrastructure.
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Why avoid United States-owned services?
CLOUD Act
Allows US authorities to compel American companies to hand over data stored anywhere in the world.
FISA Section 702
Permits mass surveillance of non-US persons' data held by US tech providers, without a warrant.
GDPR vs US law
Transferring personal data to US companies may conflict with EU data protection rules under GDPR.