European Alternatives to Google Drive

Google Drive is deeply integrated with Google Workspace. Google can scan your files, and all data is stored under US jurisdiction.

5 European alternatives foundCategory: cloud-storage

Why switch from Google Drive?

  • Google scans and indexes files stored on Drive for advertising and AI training
  • All data under US jurisdiction with no end-to-end encryption option
  • European alternatives offer zero-knowledge encryption by default
  • Self-hosted options like Nextcloud provide complete control over your data

Best European Alternatives to Google Drive

1

Nextcloud

🇩🇪 Germany, Stuttgart

Nextcloud — European alternative

Key advantages:
  • Self-hosted deployment giving full data sovereignty with support for on-premises and cloud infrastructure
  • Integrated office suite via Nextcloud Office (LibreOffice-based) for real-time collaborative document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing
  • End-to-end and server-side encryption with brute-force protection, 2FA, and machine-learning-based login protection
Open SourceFree TierGDPR
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2

Internxt

🇪🇸 Spain, Valencia

Internxt — European alternative

Key advantages:
  • Post-quantum encryption using Kyber-512 key encapsulation plus AES-256 encryption at rest, applied entirely client-side before upload
  • Distributed architecture that shards and encrypts files across multiple servers so no single server ever holds a complete file
  • Open-source codebase regularly verified by independent penetration tests, with all data stored on European servers
Open SourceFree TierGDPR
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3

Koofr

🇸🇮 Slovenia, Ljubljana

Koofr — European alternative

Key advantages:
  • Multi-cloud aggregation allowing users to connect and manage Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive accounts through a single unified interface
  • Zero-knowledge encryption via Koofr Vault folder and Safe Boxes, ensuring files are encrypted before reaching Koofr servers
  • EU-based data centers with no file scanning and no hidden copies retained after deletion, ensuring GDPR compliance
Free TierGDPR
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4

pCloud

🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European), Baar

pCloud — European alternative

Key advantages:
  • Lifetime subscription model offering a one-time payment for permanent storage access, available in 500 GB and 2 TB tiers
  • pCloud Drive virtual drive that mounts cloud storage as a local disk on Windows, macOS, and Linux without consuming local hard drive space
  • pCloud Crypto add-on providing optional client-side zero-knowledge encryption where files are encrypted on the user's device before upload
Free TierGDPR
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5

Drime

🇫🇷 France, Paris

Drime — European alternative

Key advantages:
  • ISO 27001-certified, GDPR-compliant cloud storage hosted entirely on EU servers powered by 100% renewable energy
  • AES-256 encryption at rest with secure file sharing, expiring links, and detailed file usage tracking
  • Built-in electronic signature (e-sign) feature allowing users to request and collect legally binding signatures without leaving the platform
Free TierGDPR
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How They Compare to Google Drive

ProductCountryOpen SourceFree TierFounded
Google DriveUSNoVaries—
Nextcloud🇩🇪 GermanyYesYes2016
Internxt🇪🇸 SpainYesYes2020
Koofr🇸🇮 SloveniaNoYes2013
pCloud🇨🇭 Switzerland (non-EU but European)NoYes2013
Drime🇫🇷 FranceNoYes2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best European alternative to Google Drive?

Nextcloud (Germany) for self-hosted. Proton Drive (Switzerland) for zero-knowledge encrypted cloud. Internxt (Spain) for a Dropbox-like experience with end-to-end encryption.

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