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    Best EU Alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to Azure Virtual Desktop with verified EU data residency

    Azure Virtual Desktop alternatives compared

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    ShadowFranceEU (any EU region)YesYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about Azure Virtual Desktop alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop, including Shadow. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Azure Virtual Desktop to an EU alternative?+

    An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.

    Are EU alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these Azure Virtual Desktop alternatives verified?+

    We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.