FjordID
✓ Verified by EU AltsManaged 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. EU Alts has not independently confirmed its exposure to the US CLOUD Act — the ownership and hosting facts recorded for it do not establish that it is outside the Act's reach — 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. Its EU headquarters is a good sign compared with Auth0, but EU Alts has not independently verified FjordID's exposure to the US CLOUD Act — check the Details section for the recorded facts.
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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)
- Verified
- 2026-09-03
- Last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Company size
- 1–10 employees
Categories
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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 independently verified FjordID's exposure to the US CLOUD Act, so we can't confirm it either way.
How do teams switch from Auth0 to FjordID?
Teams considering a move from Auth0 to FjordID are usually drawn by its authentication workflow fit. EU Alts has not independently verified FjordID's exposure to the US CLOUD Act, so treat any CLOUD Act or Schrems II conclusions as provisional. 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.