Category: Cloud Storage (Personal)
8 European alternatives to Google Drive — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
Google's cloud storage and file synchronisation service
Facts
- Headquarters
- US (US)
- Category
- Cloud Storage (Personal)
- Type
- Product
- GDPR-compliant
- Yes
- Open-source
- No
- Data hosting
- US
Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Google Drive
- ONLYOFFICE↗
ONLYOFFICE is a Latvian office suite that was open source (AGPLv3) until version 9.4 (May 2026), when additional Section 7 terms were introduced requiring logo retention in forks while simultaneously denying trademark rights. The Free Software Foundation ruled this a prohibited further restriction under AGPLv3 Section 10, breaking OSI compliance. The software is now effectively source-available with restrictions.
LV · commercial
- Cozy Cloud↗
Personal cloud and data management platform originally developed by Cozy Cloud SAS (FR); acquired by Linagora (FR) via court-supervised cession plan in February 2025 and integrated into the Twake Workplace suite from May 2025. Open-source (AGPL), hosted in France.
FR · open-source
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to Google Drive?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Google Drive include Nextcloud, Filen and Tresorit. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.
Are there open-source alternatives to Google Drive?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Google Drive include Nextcloud, Filen and Cozy Cloud. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.
Is Google Drive GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
Google Drive is headquartered in US and hosts data in US. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.