Category: Captcha & Bot Detection

4 European alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.

Google bot detection and captcha service

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Facts

Headquarters: US (US)
Category: Captcha & Bot Detection
Type: Product
GDPR-compliant: No
Open-source: No
Data hosting: US

Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA

ALTCHA
Czech open-source proof-of-work captcha alternative
CZ · open-source
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CaptchaFox
German privacy-focused captcha solution
DE · commercial
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Friendly Captcha
German privacy-friendly proof-of-work captcha service
DE · commercial
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Trustcaptcha
German GDPR-compliant captcha service
DE · commercial
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best European alternative to Google reCAPTCHA?

It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA include ALTCHA, CaptchaFox and Friendly Captcha. On this page you can compare 4 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.

Are there open-source alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA?

Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA include ALTCHA. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.

Is Google reCAPTCHA GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?

Google reCAPTCHA is headquartered in US and hosts data in US. Its GDPR compliance is limited or unclear. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.

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