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    Best EU Alternatives to Google Drive (sharing)

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to Google Drive (sharing) with verified EU data residency

    Google Drive (sharing) alternatives compared

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Google Drive (sharing): headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    SmashFranceGermany, United Kingdom, Global / multi-regionNoYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about Google Drive (sharing) alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Google Drive (sharing)?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to Google Drive (sharing), including Smash. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Google Drive (sharing) 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 Drive (sharing) as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to Google Drive (sharing) offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these Google Drive (sharing) 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.