Productivity
2 EU-headquartered productivity companies on EU Alts — including Notesnook and Standard Notes. Every listed provider is founded or based in Europe, giving you a GDPR-compliant productivity option that is not subject to the US CLOUD Act.
NotesnookZero-knowledge encrypted note-taking app — an alternative to Evernote.
Standard NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes app — a European alternative to Evernote and Notion.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built Productivity tools?
EU Alts lists 2 EU-headquartered Productivity companies — including Notesnook and Standard Notes. All are founded or based in Europe (from France and Germany), giving you GDPR-compliant alternatives to US Productivity software with data stored within EU jurisdiction.
Which Productivity startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: Notesnook (Germany) — Zero-knowledge encrypted note-taking app — an alternative to Evernote.; Standard Notes (France) — End-to-end encrypted notes app — a European alternative to Evernote and Notion..
Are Productivity tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered Productivity providers are subject to the GDPR by default and cannot be compelled to hand over your data under the US CLOUD Act. The Productivity startups on this page are based from France and Germany, all within EU jurisdiction, which makes them a safer default for European businesses handling personal data.
How do I switch to a GDPR-compliant Productivity alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based Productivity 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 Productivity switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.