Alt to:Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos
Alt to:Dropbox, Google Drive, Notion +1
03
DEGermany
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with sync, network drive, notes, chats, and developer tools, hosted in Germany.
Alt to:Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive +1
04
NONorway
A privacy-focused cloud storage and backup service that adheres to strict Norwegian privacy laws.
Alt to:Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive +2
05
DEGermany
A self-hosted, open-source content collaboration platform for file sharing, communication, and productivity.
Alt to:Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox +2
06
CHSwitzerland
Swiss-based secure cloud storage providing file management, sharing, and synchronization with a focus on privacy and data residency choices.
Alt to:Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos
07
P
ATAustria
A professional photo gallery delivery platform for photographers to share work, receive client feedback, and deliver high-resolution files.
Alt to:Pixieset, Pic-Time, ShootProof +2
08
FRFrance
A French photo and video storage service offering secure backup, organization, and private sharing.
Alt to:Google Photos, Apple iCloud Photos, Dropbox +1
Alt to:Instagram, Flickr, Google Photos
10
P
NLNetherlands
A Dutch photo and video storage service providing a privacy-focused European alternative to major cloud photo platforms.
Alt to:Google Photos, iCloud Photos, Amazon Photos
Alt to:Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud +1
12
R
UAUkraine
AI-powered synthetic media platform specializing in face-swapping, photo/video editing, and meme creation.
Alt to:Google Photos Magic Editor, Luminar Neo, Let's Enhance +2
13
SESweden
Viadue brings AI to property management by automating tenant communication across all channels. It answers routine questions, gathers missing details, and creates structured, actionable cases synced to property systems. The result is faster tenant support, less repetitive work for teams, and smarter operations from day one, without requiring apps, logins, or changes in tenant behavior.
Alt to:Google Photos, Dropbox, Pixieset +6
Google Photos alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Cloud | France | France | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cryptee | Estonia | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Filen | Germany | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Jottacloud | Norway | Norway | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nextcloud | Germany | Customer-defined | No | Yes | Yes |
| pCloud | Switzerland | EU (any EU region), United States | No | Yes | No |
| Photoglacier | Austria | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Photowebcloud | France | France, EEA | No | Yes | No |
| Pixelfed | France | Customer-defined | No | Yes | Yes |
| PixelUnion | Netherlands | Germany, Finland, EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proton Drive | Switzerland | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Reface | Ukraine | United States | No | No | No |
| Viadue | Sweden | Austria, Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions about Google Photos alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to Google Photos?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 13 European alternatives to Google Photos, including Cozy Cloud, Cryptee, Filen. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from Google Photos 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 Photos as good?+
Many EU alternatives to Google Photos offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these Google Photos 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.