EU Tech Blog — GDPR Guides & European Software Alternatives
In-depth guides for EU developers and founders — European alternatives to AWS, GitHub, Firebase, Typeform, Zoom, and more, including what the US CLOUD Act means for your choice of provider.
- EU Slack Alternatives in 2026: GDPR-Compliant Team Messaging
Looking for a GDPR-friendly Slack alternative? Updated September 2026: European and self-hostable team messaging platforms, with HQ and hosting noted.
- EU Zoom Alternatives in 2026: GDPR-Compliant Video Conferencing
Looking for a GDPR-friendly Zoom alternative? Updated June 2026: European video conferencing tools, browser-based and self-hostable, with HQ and hosting noted.
- Auth0 Alternatives for Indie Developers: EU-Based Options (2026)
Auth0 is expensive and US-hosted. Compare open-source, EU-hostable auth options for indie developers in 2026: Authentik, Keycloak, Better Auth and more.
- Firebase Alternative in Europe (2026 Guide)
Looking for a Firebase alternative you can host in the EU? Compare Supabase, Pocketbase and a Hetzner self-hosted stack for indie developers in 2026.
- EU Alternatives to Google Analytics in 2026: Privacy-First Web Analytics
Looking for a GDPR-friendly alternative to Google Analytics? Compare privacy-first web analytics tools for 2026, with HQ and hosting noted for each.
- Hosted Private Cloud Europe: Best EU Private Cloud Providers 2026
Looking for a hosted private cloud in Europe? Compare OVHcloud, Hetzner, Scaleway, IONOS and Plusserver for 2026, with certifications and locations noted.
- EU Alternatives to GitHub: GitLab, Codeberg, and EU-first DevOps (2026)
Looking for a European GitHub alternative or EU-hosted GitLab? Compare code hosting platforms for EU teams in 2026, with hosting and ownership noted.
- EU Form Builders: GDPR-Compliant Alternatives to Typeform (2026)
Looking for a GDPR-friendly form builder? Compare European alternatives to Typeform, Google Forms and SurveyMonkey for 2026, with hosting and ownership noted.
- Best EU Cloud Hosting Providers 2026: GDPR-Compliant Alternatives to AWS
Looking for EU-based cloud hosting or a GDPR-compliant AWS alternative? This guide covers the best European VPS, IaaS, and managed cloud providers for 2026.
- The EU Indie Starter Pack: A Simple European Stack for Indie SaaS Builders (2026 Guide)
A practical, curated stack for indie developers and solo founders in Europe who want to build SaaS with GDPR-friendly tools, clear pricing, and less dependency on US cloud services.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the EU Alts blog cover?
The EU Alts blog publishes in-depth guides on choosing European alternatives to popular US software — cloud hosting (replacing AWS), analytics (replacing Google Analytics), code hosting (replacing GitHub), video conferencing (replacing Zoom), authentication (replacing Auth0), team messaging (replacing Slack), and GDPR compliance strategy for EU-based teams and developers.
How do I find a European alternative to a specific US product?
Use the EU alternatives directory, which maps EU-built replacements to over 25 popular US products including Google Analytics, Slack, GitHub, Stripe, Zoom, Firebase, and Typeform. You can also browse by product category or by the EU country where a startup is based.
Are the tools recommended in these guides free to try?
Most EU-built SaaS products covered in these guides offer a free tier or free trial. Fully open-source options like Jitsi Meet (video conferencing) and Nextcloud (file collaboration) are free to self-host on any EU infrastructure. Each guide lists free-tier availability and pricing for every tool compared.