Open Source
35 EU-headquartered open source companies on EU Alts — including Pocketbase, NocoDB, and Baserow. Every listed provider is founded or based in Europe, giving you a GDPR-compliant open source option that is not subject to the US CLOUD Act.
PocketbaseOpen-source backend in a single file — a European alternative to Firebase.
NocoDBOpen-source Airtable alternative that turns databases into smart spreadsheets.
BaserowOpen-source no-code database and Airtable alternative — built in the Netherlands.
PortainerContainer management UI for Docker and Kubernetes — a New Zealand/European alternative to Rancher.
NetdataOpen-source real-time infrastructure monitoring — an alternative to Datadog.
NotesnookZero-knowledge encrypted note-taking app — an alternative to Evernote.
Standard NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes app — a European alternative to Evernote and Notion.
Hugging FaceThe AI model hub and open-source ML platform — a French alternative to proprietary AI platforms.
Mistral AIEuropean frontier AI company building open and deployable language models — a French alternative to OpenAI.
FormbricksOpen-source survey and experience management platform — a German alternative to Qualtrics.
LimeSurveyOpen-source survey platform — a German alternative to SurveyMonkey.
- Budibase
Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools — a UK alternative to Retool.
UmbracoOpen-source .NET CMS trusted by 800,000+ websites — a Danish alternative to WordPress.
Kirby CMSFile-based CMS without a database — a German alternative to WordPress.
DirectusOpen-source data platform and headless CMS that wraps any SQL database — a Dutch alternative to Strapi.
SyliusHeadless open-source commerce platform for PHP/Symfony — a Polish alternative to Magento.
- PrestaShop
Open-source e-commerce platform powering 300,000+ shops — a French alternative to WooCommerce.
ShopwareOpen-source e-commerce platform for ambitious brands — a German alternative to Shopify.
ElementSecure, decentralised messaging built on Matrix — a UK alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
CryptomatorClient-side encryption for your cloud files — a German open-source alternative to Boxcryptor.
PadlocMinimalist, open-source password manager — a German alternative to 1Password.
- Passbolt
Open-source team password manager — a Luxembourg alternative to 1Password Teams.
LeantimeOpen-source project management system for non-project managers — a lean alternative to Asana.
TaigaOpen-source agile project management for distributed teams — a Spanish alternative to Jira.
OpenProjectOpen-source project management with Gantt charts and Scrum boards — a German alternative to Jira.
Woodpecker CILightweight open-source CI/CD system — a self-hostable European alternative to Drone CI.
Grafana LabsOpen-source observability platform for metrics, logs and traces — a Swedish alternative to Datadog.
MeilisearchOpen-source, lightning-fast search engine — a French alternative to Algolia.
CodebergNon-profit, community-run Git hosting powered by Forgejo — a European alternative to GitHub.
GitLabComplete DevSecOps platform with Git hosting, CI/CD and security — a European alternative to GitHub.
GoatCounterLightweight open-source web analytics that doesn't track personal data.
MatomoOpen-source web analytics platform with full data ownership — a GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics.
PenpotOpen-source design and prototyping platform — a European alternative to Figma.
NextcloudSelf-hosted productivity platform for files, calendar and collaboration — a European alternative to Google Workspace.
Plausible AnalyticsPrivacy-first, open-source website analytics — a GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built Open Source tools?
EU Alts lists 35 EU-headquartered Open Source companies — including Pocketbase, NocoDB, and Baserow. All are founded or based in Europe (from Germany, France, and Netherlands), giving you GDPR-compliant alternatives to US Open Source software with data stored within EU jurisdiction.
Which Open Source startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: Pocketbase (Bulgaria) — Open-source backend in a single file — a European alternative to Firebase.; NocoDB (Germany) — Open-source Airtable alternative that turns databases into smart spreadsheets.; Baserow (Netherlands) — Open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative — built in the Netherlands..
Are Open Source tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered Open Source providers are subject to the GDPR by default and cannot be compelled to hand over your data under the US CLOUD Act. The Open Source startups on this page are based from Germany, France, 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 Open Source alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based Open Source 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 Open Source switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.