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    Best EU Alternatives to VMware vSphere/ESXi

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to VMware vSphere/ESXi with verified EU data residency

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    Comparison of European alternatives to VMware vSphere/ESXi: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    Proxmox Server SolutionsAustriaAustriaYesYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about VMware vSphere/ESXi alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to VMware vSphere/ESXi?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to VMware vSphere/ESXi, including Proxmox Server Solutions. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from VMware vSphere/ESXi 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 VMware vSphere/ESXi as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to VMware vSphere/ESXi offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these VMware vSphere/ESXi 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.