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    Best EU Alternatives to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

    5 GDPR-compliant European alternatives to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with verified EU data residency

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    ayedoGermanyGermany, EU (any EU region)YesYesNo
    ElastisysSwedenEU (any EU region), United States, Customer-definedNoNoNo
    Giant SwarmGermanyCustomer-definedNoYesNo
    Stakater | Kubernetes Enablement CompanySwedenNetherlands, EU (any EU region), United StatesNoYesNo
    VSHNSwitzerlandSwitzerland, Global / multi-regionNoYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 5 European alternatives to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including ayedo, Elastisys, Giant Swarm. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) 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 Kubernetes Engine (GKE) as good?+

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

    How are these Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) 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.