European Object Storage alternatives to AWS S3, Backblaze, Cloudflare R2
European object and file storage providers
Store and serve your application data with European object storage providers. S3-compatible and highly scalable, these services offer the reliability developers need with the data sovereignty compliance demands.
Last verified: May 27, 2026
| Product | Replaces | Country | Price | Rating | GDPR | Link |
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Contabo Object Storage⭐ Top Pick German S3-compatible object storage at very low cost. | AWS S3 / Backblaze | 🇩🇪Germany | From €2.49/mo | 3.7(1,104)via Trustpilot | ✓ GDPR | Visit |
French S3-compatible object storage with CDN integration. | AWS S3 / Cloudflare R2 | 🇫🇷France | From €0.0119/GB | 3.7(111)via Trustpilot | ✓ GDPR | Visit |
Swiss S3-compatible object storage from Exoscale. | AWS S3 / Google Cloud Storage | 🇨🇭Switzerland | From €0.022/GB | 4.1(11)via Trustpilot | ✓ GDPR | Visit |
S3-compatible object storage hosted in Swiss data centers with unlimited scalability. | Amazon S3 / Google Cloud Storage | 🇨🇭Switzerland | From CHF 9.48/TB/mo | -- | ✓ GDPR | Visit |
German S3-compatible object storage at very low cost.
French S3-compatible object storage with CDN integration.
Swiss S3-compatible object storage from Exoscale.
S3-compatible object storage hosted in Swiss data centers with unlimited scalability.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best European alternatives to AWS S3, Backblaze, Cloudflare R2?
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EuroShift lists 4 European object storage tools that are GDPR-compliant, hosted in the EU or Switzerland and reviewed on data sovereignty, encryption and pricing.
Are European object storage tools GDPR-compliant?
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Yes. Every object storage provider in this directory stores data within the EU or Switzerland and operates under GDPR, with no US Cloud Act exposure.
Are European object storage alternatives more expensive?
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Usually not. Most European object storage providers are priced comparably to their US counterparts, and several offer a free tier or lower entry pricing.
Is my data safe from the US Cloud Act?
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Providers headquartered in the EU or Switzerland with EU-only hosting fall outside US jurisdiction, so the Cloud Act and FISA 702 do not apply to your data.
How difficult is it to migrate from AWS S3, Backblaze, Cloudflare R2?
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Most European object storage providers offer import tools, data export in open formats and migration support, so a switch usually takes days rather than weeks.
How we verify this information
EuroShift checks every provider on company headquarters, hosting location, GDPR status, pricing and public Trustpilot ratings. Listings are reviewed regularly and updated when a provider changes its terms, hosting or pricing.
Compiled and reviewed by the EuroShift editorial team
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