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    Best EU Alternatives to XMPP

    1 GDPR-compliant European alternative to XMPP with verified EU data residency

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    Self-hosted, open-source communication platform for chat, video meetings, and webinars with a focus on digital sovereignty and data control.

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    Comparison of European alternatives to XMPP: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    Nextcloud TalkGermanyNot statedNoYesYes

    Frequently asked questions about XMPP alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to XMPP?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 1 European alternatives to XMPP, including Nextcloud Talk. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from XMPP 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 XMPP as good?+

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

    How are these XMPP 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.