European alternatives to
Notion
8 European alternatives found, privacy-friendly, EU-based, and ready to use.
Nextcloud
87 · Strongly EuropeanSelf-hostable productivity suite. Docs, calendar, contacts and more, all fully European.
CryptPad
100 · Certified EuropeanEnd-to-end encrypted collaboration suite. Docs, spreadsheets, and kanban boards. The server never sees your content.
Baserow
75 · Strongly EuropeanOpen-source no-code database from the Netherlands. Self-host or use the cloud. A fully European Airtable alternative.
OpenProject
100 · Certified EuropeanBerlin-based open-source project management platform with Gantt charts, Scrum and Kanban boards, time tracking, and wiki. Self-hostable with full data sovereignty. Used by governments and enterprises across Europe. No US parent, no CLOUD Act exposure.
Joplin
100 · Certified EuropeanOpen-source note-taking app created by French developer Laurent Cozic. Supports end-to-end encryption, Markdown, web clipping, and sync via Joplin Cloud (France-hosted) or self-hosted. Available on all platforms with a rich plugin ecosystem.
XWiki
100 · Certified EuropeanFrench open-source enterprise wiki founded in 2004 in Paris. Used by Amazon, Lenovo, and governments across Europe for knowledge management and collaboration. Self-hostable with full data sovereignty. Also the company behind CryptPad.
Standard Notes
95 · Certified EuropeanEnd-to-end encrypted note-taking app acquired by Proton AG in April 2024. Now running on Proton's Swiss infrastructure. Open source, independently audited four times, self-hostable. 300,000+ active users. Continues operating as a standalone product under Proton ownership.
Tuta Notes
100 · Certified EuropeanEnd-to-end encrypted note-taking built into Tuta Mail by German company Tutao GmbH. Post-quantum TutaCrypt encryption. Notes stored on own German servers. Included in all Tuta plans including free.
Why switch away from Notion?
Privacy
EU-based services fall under GDPR, one of the world's strongest privacy laws.
Data sovereignty
Your data stays in Europe, out of reach of US surveillance laws like the CLOUD Act.
Support European tech
Every subscription you switch keeps money in the European tech ecosystem.