7 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives
Dropbox stores your files on US servers under the jurisdiction of the CLOUD Act, meaning US authorities can access your data without your knowledge. For European businesses and privacy-conscious users, EU-based cloud storage alternatives offer the same sync and sharing features with data sovereignty guaranteed by GDPR.
From the makers of ProtonMail. Your files get the same treatment your emails do: encrypted so thoroughly that even Proton can't access them. Stored in Swiss bunkers. Protected by Swiss law. Works perfectly with ProtonMail.
Built for businesses handling sensitive data. Zero-knowledge encryption means even Tresorit can't access your files. Detailed access controls, GDPR and HIPAA compliant. Swiss Post acquired a majority stake in 2021.
The #1 self-hosted productivity platform. German government uses it. French ministries use it. 400,000+ organizations use it. Your data stays on your servers. Office suite, video calls, calendar, 200+ apps included.
Infomaniak's answer to Dropbox. 15GB free. Swiss servers. 100% renewable energy. Collaborative editing, file versioning, and a built-in office suite. The company is carbon-negative. Your files don't cost the planet.
Norway's biggest cloud storage success. Unlimited storage for €10/month. Back up everything without counting gigabytes. All data stays in Norway under strict privacy laws. Perfect for photographers and video creators who need space.
Pay once, store forever. pCloud is the only major cloud storage with lifetime plans. 18 million users trust this Swiss company. Choose EU or US datacenter. Optional client-side encryption for your most sensitive files.
Encrypted cloud storage starting at €1/month. Spanish startup backed by EU institutions. Fully open-source, independently audited. Files are split, encrypted, and distributed across multiple servers for added security.
Dropbox complies with GDPR on paper, but as a US company it is subject to the CLOUD Act. This means US authorities can compel access to your data. EU alternatives like Proton Drive or pCloud (both Swiss) offer stronger legal protection for European data.
Proton Drive offers 5 GB free with end-to-end encryption. pCloud offers 10 GB free. Both are Swiss companies with EU data centers. For self-hosted, Nextcloud is completely free and open source.
Yes. Most EU cloud storage services support direct migration from Dropbox. pCloud has a built-in migration tool. For Proton Drive and others, download your files and re-upload — or use tools like rclone for larger migrations.