FjordID
Pending verificationManaged OIDC/OAuth2 identity platform hosted on Hetzner in Germany. Drop-in Auth0 replacement with EU data residency and zero US subprocessors.
Overview
FjordID is a Norway-based European company building authentication and developer tools software. As an EU-headquartered provider, FjordID likely operates under GDPR, though EU Alts has not yet independently verified its ownership and hosting facts, so its exposure to the US CLOUD Act isn't confirmed yet — see the Details section below for what's known so far.
Why European teams pick FjordID
Teams in Europe consider FjordID when they want a authentication provider that bills in EUR and keeps customer data under Norway law. Its EU headquarters is a good sign compared with Auth0 and Okta, but EU Alts hasn't yet verified FjordID's ownership and hosting facts — check back once verification is complete.
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About
FjordID is a managed OIDC/OAuth2 identity and authentication platform built exclusively on Hetzner infrastructure in Germany — with zero US subprocessors and no data leaving the EU. It provides standard OpenID Connect with PKCE, secure token handling, custom domains, audit log export, and a developer-friendly dashboard. FjordID is designed as a drop-in replacement for Auth0 and Okta for EU SaaS teams that need GDPR-compliant authentication without the compliance complexity of US-hosted identity providers. EU user authentication data (tokens, sessions, user records) never leave German servers. Free up to 1,000 monthly active users; Pro plan at €49/month with unlimited MAU and SLA.
Details
- Headquarters
- Norway
- Hosting
- Germany (self-reported)
- Company size
- 1–10 employees
Categories
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Frequently asked questions
What is FjordID?
FjordID is a managed OIDC/OAuth2 identity and authentication platform built exclusively on Hetzner infrastructure in Germany — with zero US subprocessors and no data leaving the EU. It provides standard OpenID Connect with PKCE, secure token handling, custom domains, audit log export, and a developer-friendly dashboard. FjordID is designed as a drop-in replacement for Auth0 and Okta for EU SaaS teams that need GDPR-compliant authentication without the compliance complexity of US-hosted identity providers. EU user authentication data (tokens, sessions, user records) never leave German servers. Free up to 1,000 monthly active users; Pro plan at €49/month with unlimited MAU and SLA.
What does FjordID do?
FjordID is managed oidc/oauth2 identity platform hosted on hetzner in germany. drop-in auth0 replacement with eu data residency and zero us subprocessors. It is listed under authentication and developer tools on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European authentication tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from Auth0 and Okta.
Is FjordID a good European authentication alternative?
FjordID is a fit for European businesses evaluating authentication options where data residency and GDPR alignment matter — typical buyers include EU-based SaaS teams, public-sector projects, regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal), and any organisation that needs to demonstrate that customer data does not leave the EU. It also overlaps with developer tools use cases.
Is FjordID GDPR compliant?
FjordID is headquartered in Norway and falls under EU jurisdiction, so it likely processes user data under the GDPR by default. Customer data processing is supervised by Norway's data protection authority, the Datatilsynet (Norwegian DPA). EU Alts has not yet independently verified FjordID's ownership structure or hosting location, so we can't yet confirm its exposure to the US CLOUD Act the way we can for verified entries.
How do teams switch from Auth0 to FjordID?
Most teams considering a move from Auth0 and Okta to FjordID are drawn to its EU headquarters and authentication workflow fit. EU Alts hasn't yet verified FjordID's ownership and hosting facts, so treat any CLOUD Act or Schrems II conclusions as provisional until verification is complete. Plan a migration in stages regardless: export your data from the US incumbent, pilot FjordID with a small team, then move the rest once integration coverage is confirmed.
Where is FjordID based?
FjordID is headquartered in Norway. Its main website is https://fjordid.eu.