European alternatives to iCloud
Apple's cloud storage and sync service, built into every Apple device.
About iCloud
- Company
- Apple Inc.
- HQ
- United States
- Zone
- Outside Europe
Key concerns
Internxt
100 · Certified EuropeanSpanish zero-knowledge cloud storage founded in Valencia in 2020. Open-source, end-to-end encrypted, ISO 27001:2022 certified. Audited by Securitum in 2025. 1M+ users, EU data centres via OVHcloud, post-quantum encryption. Also offers VPN and antivirus.
Murena
100 · Certified EuropeanFrench company offering /e/OS, a de-Googled Android operating system, and Murena Cloud, a privacy-respecting alternative to Google Workspace. Founded by Gaël Duval, creator of Mandrake Linux. Phones shipped with zero Google services. EU-hosted cloud.
Proton Drive
95 · Certified EuropeanEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton AG in Geneva. Zero-knowledge architecture means even Proton cannot access your files. Own servers in Switzerland and Germany, ISO 27001 certified. Part of the Proton ecosystem alongside Mail, VPN, and Pass.
pCloud
93 · Certified EuropeanSwiss cloud storage with an optional client-side encryption layer. Lifetime plans available, EU data region.
Cryptee
88 · Strongly EuropeanZero-knowledge encrypted storage for your photos and documents, built in Estonia. The server never sees your files – a private alternative to iCloud Photos.
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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.