Security
10 EU-headquartered security companies on EU Alts — including TrustYourWebsite, Cryptomator, and Padloc. 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.
Automated GDPR, cookie-consent and accessibility scanner for EU and UK small business websites. Free risk score in minutes.
Cryptomator✓ Verified by EU AltsClient-side encryption for your cloud files — a German open-source alternative to Boxcryptor.
Padloc✓ Verified by EU AltsMinimalist, open-source password manager — a German alternative to 1Password.
- Passbolt✓ Verified by EU Alts
Open-source team password manager — a Luxembourg alternative to 1Password Teams.
IVPN✓ Verified by EU AltsPrivacy-focused VPN with multi-hop and WireGuard — a European alternative to NordVPN.
Mullvad VPN✓ Verified by EU AltsNo-logs VPN with anonymous accounts — a Swedish privacy alternative to NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
Wire✓ Verified by EU AltsSecure end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration — a European alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Tresorit✓ Verified by EU AltsEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage for teams — a secure European alternative to Dropbox.
Tuta✓ Verified by EU AltsEnd-to-end encrypted email and calendar — a German privacy-first alternative to Gmail.
Proton Mail✓ Verified by EU AltsEnd-to-end encrypted email and productivity suite — a privacy-first alternative to Gmail.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EU-built Security tools?
EU Alts lists 10 EU-headquartered Security companies — including TrustYourWebsite, Cryptomator, and Padloc. All are founded or based in Europe (from Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg), giving you European alternatives to US Security software; each listing records its own ownership and hosting.
Which Security startups should I shortlist first?
Three picks worth shortlisting first: TrustYourWebsite (Netherlands) — Automated GDPR, cookie-consent and accessibility scanner for EU and UK small business websites. Free risk score in minutes.; Cryptomator (Germany) — Client-side encryption for your cloud files — a German open-source alternative to Boxcryptor.; Padloc (Germany) — Minimalist, open-source password manager — a German alternative to 1Password..
Are Security tools from EU companies GDPR-compliant?
EU-headquartered Security providers are subject to the GDPR by default. The Security startups on this page are based from Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg; 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 Security alternative?
Start by identifying which EU-based Security 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 Security switch specifically, check what data export formats your current tool supports and whether the EU alternative offers an importer.