European Alternatives

Tuta Mail

Germany

EU

Tuta (formerly Tutanota) provides a secure email and calendar service powered by renewable energy. It is open-source and encrypts not just message bodies, but also subject lines and contacts.

Infomaniak kSuite Mail

Switzerland

EU

kSuite is a comprehensive alternative to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, developed by Switzerland's leading cloud provider. It includes mail, cloud storage (kDrive), video conferencing (kMeet), and chat, all hosted sustainably.

Mailfence

Belgium

EU

Mailfence is an encrypted email service that includes calendar, documents, and contacts. Based in Belgium, it supports OpenPGP and digital signatures, ensuring complete privacy without third-party tracking.

mailbox.org

Germany

EU

mailbox.org offers a secure, ad-free email inbox powered by 100% green energy in Germany. It features a full cloud office suite, video conferencing, and supports anonymous usage.

Hetzner Cloud

Germany

EU

Hetzner Cloud provides high-performance cloud servers with an excellent price-performance ratio. They offer scalable compute resources, managed Kubernetes, and storage solutions hosted in German and Finnish data centers. Known for simplicity and strict data privacy compliance.

Scaleway

France

EU

Scaleway is a multi-availability zone cloud provider offering a full ecosystem of services from bare metal servers to managed databases and AI supercomputers. Based in France, it combines technological independence with strong environmental commitments.

Ecosia

Germany

EU

Ecosia is a privacy-friendly search engine based in Berlin that uses its ad revenue to fund reforestation projects. It protects user data and does not build personal profiles.

Qwant

France

EU

Qwant is a French search engine that delivers neutral results without tracking its users. It does not use cookies or harvest personal data for ad targeting.

Proton Pass

Switzerland

EU

Proton Pass is an end-to-end encrypted password manager from Switzerland. It includes unique features like hide-my-email aliases to prevent tracking and spam.

Passbolt

Luxembourg

EU

Passbolt is a security-first, open-source password manager from Luxembourg designed for collaboration. It allows agile teams to securely share credentials with granular access control.

NetBird

Germany

EU

NetBird is an open-source network management platform that creates secure private networks using WireGuard. It offers a zero-configuration mesh VPN with centralized access controls.

Ecobnb

Italy

EU

Ecobnb is a marketplace dedicated to sustainable travel, connecting responsible tourists with eco-friendly accommodations that respect nature and the local economy. Listings must meet specific environmental criteria, such as using renewable energy or organic food.