Best European cloud storage (2026)
By Matteo Vigliante · Updated 29 May 2026
For European data residency, kDrive by Infomaniak is the pick. It is Swiss-based, GDPR-native, and run by one of Europe's oldest independent hosting companies, with data that genuinely stays in Europe.
Our pick
Infomaniak has operated its own European data centres for decades, so kDrive is not a reseller of someone else's US cloud. Data stays in Switzerland, the company is transparent about its infrastructure, and the service is built around GDPR rather than retrofitted to it.
kDrive bundles an office suite and collaboration tools, which makes it a credible alternative to the US productivity clouds for European teams. The apps are solid if not flashy, and pricing is straightforward.
How we evaluated
- Where the data is physically hosted
- GDPR alignment and data-residency guarantees
- Independence from US cloud infrastructure
- Bundled productivity and collaboration tools
Runners-up
Frequently asked
What is the best European cloud storage?
Infomaniak kDrive, for its Swiss hosting, genuine EU data residency, and the track record of one of Europe's oldest independent hosts.
Is European cloud storage better for GDPR?
EU-hosted providers with data residency in Europe make GDPR compliance simpler because the data does not leave the jurisdiction. kDrive is built around this.
Is kDrive based in the EU?
kDrive is run by Infomaniak in Switzerland, which is not in the EU but is recognised by the EU as providing adequate data protection, with hosting kept in Europe.
Picks are reviewed against live pricing and specifications. See how we rank. Methodology · Updated 29 May 2026