IONOS Cloud — European Cloud & Infrastructure alternative
Replaces AWS / Azure
IONOS Cloud is a European cloud & infrastructure provider based in Germany and a GDPR-compliant alternative to AWS / Azure. German cloud provider with a full range of cloud services and strong compliance. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- Virtual servers
- Managed Kubernetes
- Object storage
- DNS
Why choose IONOS Cloud?
IONOS Cloud is based in Germany and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from AWS / Azure, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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