Design Tools
2 EU-headquartered design tools companies on EU Alts — including Linearity and Penpot. 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.
Linearity✓ Verified by EU AltsVector illustration and animation app for Mac and iPad — a Swiss alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
Penpot✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source design and prototyping platform — a European alternative to Figma.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built Design Tools tools?
EU Alts lists 2 EU-headquartered Design Tools companies — including Linearity and Penpot. All are founded or based in Europe (from Spain and Switzerland), giving you European alternatives to US Design Tools software; each listing records its own ownership and hosting.
Which Design Tools startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: Linearity (Switzerland) — Vector illustration and animation app for Mac and iPad — a Swiss alternative to Adobe Illustrator.; Penpot (Spain) — Open-source design and prototyping platform — a European alternative to Figma..
Are Design Tools tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered Design Tools providers are subject to the GDPR by default. The Design Tools startups on this page are based from Spain and Switzerland; 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 Design Tools alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based Design Tools 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 Design Tools switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.