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LTLithuania
1Gbits was started in 2014 by 3 brothers with one goal – ‘to globalize and provide quality high-end servers to clients all across the world while maintaining th
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), Hetzner Online
03
SESweden
Binero develops and delivers seamless and secure technology. The right partner for companies seeking a reliable provider in the Nordics. Think of us as your digital foundation.
04
ITItaly
C1V hosting: your Italian partner for affordable hosting solutions. From our modern data center in Pomezia, near Rome, we offer a range of affordable services d
Alt to:DigitalOcean
06
C
SESweden
Cloudist specializes in automated cloud services including VDC, Cloud Connect, Online Backup, and S3 storage delivered from sustainable data centers in Sweden.
Alt to:Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Linode +1
09
CHSwitzerland
Swiss cloud infrastructure provider focusing on simplicity and European data sovereignty.
10
F
NLNetherlands
European public and private cloud provider offering GDPR-compliant infrastructure, Kubernetes, object storage, load balancers, and email APIs.
11
NLNetherlands
We are a hosting provider that owns and manages its own network and hardware and is well known and trusted in the circumvention technology and technology for hu
Alt to:AWS EC2, Google Cloud Compute Engine, DigitalOcean +2
12
DEGermany
High-performance cloud servers and dedicated hosting with excellent price-performance ratio. Data centers in Germany and Finland.
Alt to:Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Linode
13
CHSwitzerland
At Hidora, we build a sovereign, high-performance, and truly controlled cloud. Based in Switzerland, our infrastructure ensures the security, compliance (GDPR,
15
DEGermany
European-based provider of web hosting, cloud infrastructure, and domain services for small businesses and enterprises.
16
K
SESweden
Kepler Cloud erbjuder stabila och högpresterande Cloud VPS-tjänster som är anpassade för att maximera effektivitet, flexibilitet och skalbarhet i din IT-infrastruktur. Optimera din verksamhet med Kepler Clouds moderna, molnbaserade lösningar.
18
NLNetherlands
Global Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider offering dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and network services.
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M
DEGermany
Premium managed hosting solutions specifically designed for digital agencies and freelancers, with a focus on performance and personal support.
20
DEGermany
German cloud and hosting provider offering VPS, dedicated root servers, and domain services powered by green energy.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), AWS Lightsail +1
21
NONorway
Nordhost (en del av NordkappNett AS) er profesjonell leverandør av tjenester som domenenavn, webhotell, co-location, CloudVPS, samt andre sky- og lagringsløsnin
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Domeneshop, ServeTheWorld
22
SESweden
Since 1998 we’ve been the top choice for businesses for secure, stable and environmentally friendly hosting services for websites and applications. Welcome to t
Alt to:AWS Lightsail, DigitalOcean, SiteGround +2
23
FRFrance
Global cloud provider specializing in bare metal servers, hosted private cloud, and public cloud solutions with its own fiber-optic network.
24
FRFrance
A leading European cloud provider offering a full ecosystem of AI, compute, storage, and network services.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), Vultr
26
NLNetherlands
Serverspace is a global cloud provider offering flexible, pay-as-you-go VPS and cloud solutions. With data centers worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Europe,
27
S
BEBelgium
Simplestack is a European cloud for SMBs that want easy-to-use compute, storage, and networking resources while keeping their data in 100% EU-owned datacenters.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Hetzner Cloud, Vultr +1
29
NLNetherlands
Thalassa Cloud powers IT innovation and Cloud Sovereignty in the Netherlands. We are a Dutch Cloud Provider that is committed to supporting the Dutch and Europe
30
NLNetherlands
A Dutch cloud provider offering VPS hosting, container deployment, and scalable storage solutions specifically for developers and businesses.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), Vultr +2
31
LTLithuania
Time4VPS offers affordable and reliable VPS hosting. With flexible plans, 99.98% uptime, and 24/7 support, we're committed to powering your success.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), Vultr +1
34
FIFinland
A Finnish European cloud infrastructure provider offering high-performance servers, MaxIOPS storage, and managed cloud services.
35
V
DEGermany
Global KVM VPS hosting provider specializing in high-performance edge computing and developer-focused cloud servers.
Alt to:Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode
36
FRFrance
Virtua.Cloud is a cloud hosting company, providing affordable Linux VPS and Windows VPS in Europe with instant setup and hourly billing.
Alt to:DigitalOcean, Hetzner Cloud, OVHcloud VPS +2
37
NONorway
A Norwegian cloud provider offering sovereign infrastructure, managed databases, and AI services within the EEA.
Alt to:Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud +1
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W
NLNetherlands
A Dutch provider of web hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and managed website maintenance services.
DigitalOcean alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Gbits | Lithuania | Austria, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Netherlands, Singapore, United States | No | Yes | No |
| Aruba Cloud | Italy | Czech Republic, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Poland | Yes | Yes | No |
| Binero | Sweden | Norway, Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| C1V hosting | Italy | Italy | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cleura | Sweden | Germany, Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cloudist AB | Sweden | Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| Combell | Belgium | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Contabo | Germany | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Exoscale | Switzerland | Austria, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fuga Cloud | Netherlands | Germany, Netherlands | Yes | Yes | No |
| Greenhost | Netherlands | Netherlands | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hetzner | Germany | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Hidora | Switzerland | Switzerland | Yes | No | No |
| Ikoula | France | France | Yes | Yes | No |
| IONOS | Germany | Not stated | No | No | No |
| Kepler Technologies AB | Sweden | Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| Klikk.com | Norway | Norway, Germany, EU (any EU region), EEA | No | Yes | No |
| Leaseweb | Netherlands | Australia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, United States | No | No | No |
| Mittwald | Germany | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| netcup | Germany | Austria, Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nordhost | Norway | Norway | Yes | Yes | No |
| Oderland Hosting Services | Sweden | Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| OVHcloud | France | Canada, EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region, United States | No | No | No |
| Scaleway | France | France, Netherlands, Poland | Yes | Yes | No |
| Serverion | Netherlands | Netherlands, United States | No | No | No |
Frequently asked questions about DigitalOcean alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to DigitalOcean?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 38 European alternatives to DigitalOcean, including 1Gbits, Aruba Cloud, Binero. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean as good?+
Many EU alternatives to DigitalOcean offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these DigitalOcean 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.