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    Best EU Alternatives to Visual Studio Code

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to Visual Studio Code with verified EU data residency

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Visual Studio Code: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    JetBrainsCzech RepublicEU (any EU region)YesNoYes

    Frequently asked questions about Visual Studio Code alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Visual Studio Code?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to Visual Studio Code, including JetBrains. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Visual Studio Code 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 Visual Studio Code as good?+

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

    How are these Visual Studio Code 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.