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    Best EU Alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to Microsoft SQL Server with verified EU data residency

    Microsoft SQL Server alternatives compared

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    MariaDBFinlandEU (any EU region), Global / multi-regionNoNoYes

    Frequently asked questions about Microsoft SQL Server alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server, including MariaDB. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Microsoft SQL Server 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 Microsoft SQL Server as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these Microsoft SQL Server 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.