Open Source
36 EU-headquartered open source companies on EU Alts — including Unchained Engine, Pocketbase, and NocoDB. 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.
Open-source headless e-commerce framework for Node.js, self-hostable and Swiss-made.
Pocketbase✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source backend in a single file — a European alternative to Firebase.
NocoDB✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source Airtable alternative that turns databases into smart spreadsheets.
Open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative — built in the Netherlands.
Portainer✓ Verified by EU AltsContainer management UI for Docker and Kubernetes — a New Zealand/European alternative to Rancher.
Netdata✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source real-time infrastructure monitoring — an alternative to Datadog.
Notesnook✓ Verified by EU AltsZero-knowledge encrypted note-taking app — an alternative to Evernote.
Standard Notes✓ Verified by EU AltsEnd-to-end encrypted notes app — a European alternative to Evernote and Notion.
Hugging Face✓ Verified by EU AltsThe AI model hub and open-source ML platform — a French alternative to proprietary AI platforms.
Mistral AI✓ Verified by EU AltsEuropean frontier AI company building open and deployable language models — a French alternative to OpenAI.
Formbricks✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source survey and experience management platform — a German alternative to Qualtrics.
LimeSurvey✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source survey platform — a German alternative to SurveyMonkey.
- Budibase✓ Verified by EU Alts
Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools — a UK alternative to Retool.
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.
Headless open-source commerce platform for PHP/Symfony — a Polish alternative to Magento.
- PrestaShop✓ Verified by EU Alts
Open-source e-commerce platform powering 300,000+ shops — a French alternative to WooCommerce.
Shopware✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source e-commerce platform for ambitious brands — a German alternative to Shopify.
Secure, decentralised messaging built on Matrix — a UK alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Cryptomator✓ Verified by EU AltsClient-side encryption for your cloud files — a German open-source alternative to Boxcryptor.
Minimalist, open-source password manager — a German alternative to 1Password.
Open-source team password manager — a Luxembourg alternative to 1Password Teams.
Leantime✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source project management system for non-project managers — a lean alternative to Asana.
Open-source agile project management for distributed teams — a Spanish alternative to Jira.
OpenProject✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source project management with Gantt charts and Scrum boards — a German alternative to Jira.
Lightweight open-source CI/CD system — a self-hostable European alternative to Drone CI.
Grafana Labs✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source observability platform for metrics, logs and traces — a Swedish alternative to Datadog.
Meilisearch✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source, lightning-fast search engine — a French alternative to Algolia.
Codeberg✓ Verified by EU AltsNon-profit, community-run Git hosting powered by Forgejo — a European alternative to GitHub.
GitLab✓ Verified by EU AltsComplete DevSecOps platform with Git hosting, CI/CD and security — a European alternative to GitHub.
GoatCounter✓ Verified by EU AltsLightweight open-source web analytics that doesn't track personal data.
Matomo✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source web analytics platform with full data ownership — a GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics.
Penpot✓ Verified by EU AltsOpen-source design and prototyping platform — a European alternative to Figma.
Nextcloud✓ Verified by EU AltsSelf-hosted productivity platform for files, calendar and collaboration — a European alternative to Google Workspace.
Plausible Analytics✓ Verified by EU AltsPrivacy-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 36 EU-headquartered Open Source companies — including Unchained Engine, Pocketbase, and NocoDB. 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: Unchained Engine (Switzerland) — Open-source headless e-commerce framework for Node.js, self-hostable and Swiss-made.; 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..
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.