Cleura key facts
Last updated- Headquarters
- Sweden (SE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Data hosting
- Germany, Sweden
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean
About Cleura
Cleura is a European cloud provider offering open‑source based infrastructure‑as‑a‑service (IaaS) powered by OpenStack. It provides multiple deployment models—Public Cloud, Compliant Cloud, and Private Cloud—covering needs from developers and SMBs to highly regulated enterprises. Services include compute (VMs), containers, storage, databases, and managed services, with professional services and training available. Positioned around European digital sovereignty, Cleura operates only in certified European data centers and emphasizes not being subject to U.S. extraterritorial surveillance laws (e.g., FISA 702). The platform runs in multiple European regions, including Sweden and Germany, and features pay‑as‑you‑go pricing with a public price list and cost calculator.
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