EU Alts

E-commerce

6 EU-headquartered e-commerce companies on EU Alts — including Unchained Engine, Ploq, and stuffd. Every listed provider is founded or based in Europe, giving you a GDPR-compliant e-commerce option that is not subject to the US CLOUD Act.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best EU-built E-commerce tools?

EU Alts lists 6 EU-headquartered E-commerce companies — including Unchained Engine, Ploq, and stuffd. All are founded or based in Europe (from France, Germany, and Netherlands), giving you GDPR-compliant alternatives to US E-commerce software with data stored within EU jurisdiction.

Which E-commerce startups should I shortlist first?

Three picks worth shortlisting first: Unchained Engine (Switzerland) — Open-source headless e-commerce framework for Node.js, self-hostable and Swiss-made.; Ploq (The Netherlands) — Ploq is EU-built webhook infrastructure: retries, event filtering, and health monitoring, GDPR-compliant end to end. SDKs for Node.js and Java, a WordPress plugin, and a forkable Mac/Windows app for sending and receiving events.; stuffd (Netherlands) — European circular economy marketplace for B2B surplus inventory..

Are E-commerce tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?

EU-headquartered E-commerce providers are subject to the GDPR by default and cannot be compelled to hand over your data under the US CLOUD Act. The E-commerce startups on this page are based from France, Germany, and Netherlands, all within EU jurisdiction, which makes them a safer default for European businesses handling personal data.

How do I switch to a GDPR-compliant E-commerce alternative?

Start by identifying which EU-based E-commerce 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 E-commerce switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.

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