Category: Desktop OS
8 European alternatives to Pop!_OS — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
Linux distribution by System76 focused on developers and creative professionals
Facts
- Headquarters
- US (US)
- Category
- Desktop OS
- Type
- Product
- GDPR-compliant
- Yes
- Open-source
- Yes
- Data hosting
- EU
Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Pop!_OS
- Alpine Linux↗
Lightweight and secure Linux distribution, popular for containers and embedded
AT · open-source
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to Pop!_OS?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Pop!_OS include Alpine Linux, Debian and EndeavourOS. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.
Are there open-source alternatives to Pop!_OS?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Pop!_OS include Alpine Linux, Debian, EndeavourOS, KDE neon, Linux Mint, Mageia, Manjaro and NixOS. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.
Is Pop!_OS GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
Pop!_OS is headquartered in US and hosts data in EU. 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.