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    Best EU Alternatives to Quad9 DNS

    2 GDPR-compliant European alternatives to Quad9 DNS with verified EU data residency

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Quad9 DNS: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    DNS4EUCzech RepublicEU (any EU region)YesYesNo
    DNSForgeGermanyGermanyYesYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about Quad9 DNS alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Quad9 DNS?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 2 European alternatives to Quad9 DNS, including DNS4EU, DNSForge. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Quad9 DNS 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 Quad9 DNS as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to Quad9 DNS offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these Quad9 DNS 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.