Messaging
2 EU-headquartered messaging companies on EU Alts — including Element and Wire. 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.
Element✓ Verified by EU AltsSecure, decentralised messaging built on Matrix — a UK alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Wire✓ Verified by EU AltsSecure end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration — a European alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built Messaging tools?
EU Alts lists 2 EU-headquartered Messaging companies — including Element and Wire. All are founded or based in Europe (from Switzerland and United Kingdom), giving you European alternatives to US Messaging software; each listing records its own ownership and hosting.
Which Messaging startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: Element (United Kingdom) — Secure, decentralised messaging built on Matrix — a UK alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.; Wire (Switzerland) — Secure end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration — a European alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams..
Are Messaging tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered Messaging providers are subject to the GDPR by default. The Messaging startups on this page are based from Switzerland and United Kingdom; 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 Messaging alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based Messaging 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 Messaging switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.