European Alternatives to Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform is the third-largest cloud provider, known for its data analytics and AI services. As a Google product, it raises the same transatlantic data transfer concerns as other US clouds.

5 European alternatives foundCategory: cloud-computing-platforms

Why switch from Google Cloud Platform?

  • Google has faced multiple GDPR enforcement actions across EU member states
  • US CLOUD Act jurisdiction applies to all GCP data worldwide
  • European AI and analytics providers now offer competitive alternatives
  • Simpler pricing and billing compared to GCP's complex structure

Best European Alternatives to Google Cloud Platform

1

OVHcloud

🇫🇷 France, Roubaix

Europe's largest cloud provider with 43+ company-owned data centers

Key advantages:
  • 43+ data centers across 9 countries, all company-owned
  • Full IaaS stack: bare metal, VPS, public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes
  • Competitive pricing (up to 60% cheaper than hyperscalers)
Free TierGDPR
Full reviewVisit OVHcloud
2

Scaleway

🇫🇷 France, Paris

Full-stack European cloud with AI-native services, powered by Iliad Group

Key advantages:
  • 10 data centers exclusively in Europe (France and Netherlands)
  • Full cloud stack: compute, storage, Kubernetes, serverless, managed databases
  • GPU instances (H100, L4) for AI/ML workloads
Free TierGDPR
Full reviewVisit Scaleway
3

Hetzner Cloud

🇩🇪 Germany, Gunzenhausen

Unbeatable price-to-performance cloud infrastructure from Germany

Key advantages:
  • Extremely competitive pricing (often 3-5x cheaper than AWS)
  • Data centers in Germany and Finland
  • Cloud servers, dedicated servers, managed Kubernetes, load balancers
GDPR
Full reviewVisit Hetzner Cloud
4

STACKIT

🇩🇪 Germany, Neckarsulm

Sovereign German cloud backed by Schwarz Group (Lidl/Kaufland)

Key advantages:
  • Backed by Schwarz Group (largest European retailer)
  • Sovereign German cloud with data centers in Germany and Austria
  • BSI C5 certified; designed for regulated industries
GDPR
Full reviewVisit STACKIT
5

UpCloud

🇫🇮 Finland, Helsinki

High-performance cloud with MaxIOPS storage and 100% uptime SLA

Key advantages:
  • MaxIOPS storage technology for industry-leading I/O performance
  • 100% SLA uptime guarantee with financial backing
  • Data centers across Europe: Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Poland
Free TierGDPR
Full reviewVisit UpCloud

How They Compare to Google Cloud Platform

ProductCountryOpen SourceFree TierFounded
Google Cloud PlatformUSNoVaries—
OVHcloud🇫🇷 FranceNoYes1999
Scaleway🇫🇷 FranceNoYes1999
Hetzner Cloud🇩🇪 GermanyNoNo1997
STACKIT🇩🇪 GermanyNoNo2018
UpCloud🇫🇮 FinlandNoYes2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best European alternative to Google Cloud?

Scaleway is strong for AI/ML workloads with EU-hosted GPU instances. OVHcloud offers the broadest service range. Hetzner provides the best value for compute-intensive workloads.

Is Google Cloud GDPR compliant?

Google has faced numerous GDPR fines and investigations. While they offer EU data residency options, the US CLOUD Act still applies. European providers avoid this legal grey area entirely.

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