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Google Cloud SQL alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiven | Finland | EU (any EU region) | Yes | No | No |
| MariaDB | Finland | EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region | No | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about Google Cloud SQL alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to Google Cloud SQL?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 2 European alternatives to Google Cloud SQL, including Aiven, MariaDB. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from Google Cloud SQL 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 Google Cloud SQL as good?+
Many EU alternatives to Google Cloud SQL offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these Google Cloud SQL 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.