CMS
5 EU-headquartered cms companies on EU Alts — including Umbraco, Kirby CMS, and Directus. Every listed provider is founded or based in Europe; each listing page records its ownership and hosting so you can judge US CLOUD Act exposure.
Umbraco✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source .NET CMS trusted by 800,000+ websites — a Danish alternative to WordPress.
Kirby CMS✓ Verified by EU AltsFile-based CMS without a database — a German alternative to WordPress.
Directus✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source data platform and headless CMS that wraps any SQL database — a Dutch alternative to Strapi.
Hygraph✓ Verified by EU AltsGraphQL-native headless CMS — a German alternative to Contentful.
Storyblok✓ Verified by EU AltsHeadless CMS with a visual editor — an Austrian alternative to Contentful.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built CMS tools?
EU Alts lists 5 EU-headquartered CMS companies — including Umbraco, Kirby CMS, and Directus. All are founded or based in Europe (from Germany, Austria, and Denmark), giving you European alternatives to US CMS software; each listing records its own ownership and hosting.
Which CMS startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: Umbraco (Denmark) — Open-source .NET CMS trusted by 800,000+ websites — a Danish alternative to WordPress.; Kirby CMS (Germany) — File-based CMS without a database — a German alternative to WordPress.; Directus (Netherlands) — Open-source data platform and headless CMS that wraps any SQL database — a Dutch alternative to Strapi..
Are CMS tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered CMS providers are subject to the GDPR by default. The CMS startups on this page are based from Germany, Austria, and Denmark; whether a given company is outside the US CLOUD Act depends on its ownership and hosting, which EU Alts checks per listing.
How do I switch to a GDPR-compliant CMS alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based CMS tools match your feature requirements from the list above. Most EU providers offer free trials and data migration guides to help you move from US-based incumbents. For a CMS switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.