Move Your Data
EU-based, open source alternatives to Big Tech for your business
You should be in control of your own data and services — not Big Tech. Under the US CLOUD Act, American authorities can compel access to your data stored anywhere in the world, including EU data centres. The only genuine protection is a real alternative.
Why Move Your Data
Isn't it strange and dangerous that your business is largely dependent on a handful of US tech companies? You should be in control of your own data and services.
EU
EU-based services and software. We help businesses move to EU-based services and software. Using software developed in the same jurisdiction helps to comply with regulations and keeps your legal exposure local.
Open Source
Open means resilient and adaptable. Using open source solutions means nobody can deny you access to your software, services, and data. You are never locked in, and your data is always yours to move.
On Premise
Locally available and secure. Having your data on-site means you are fully in control. We help you accomplish this and maintain your servers over time.
⚠︎ Beware of "sovereignty washing"
A US company running servers in a Dutch data centre is not a sovereign solution. Microsoft, Amazon and Google remain fully subject to US law — including the CLOUD Act — regardless of where the hardware sits. Only EU-headquartered providers or self-hosted infrastructure offers genuine data sovereignty.
The Legal Case
The regulatory and geopolitical case for moving your data has never been stronger. These are not abstract risks — talk to us about your exposure.
CLOUD Act
US law (18 U.S.C. § 2713) requires American companies to hand over data stored anywhere in the world on demand — including data held in EU data centres by Microsoft, Amazon or Google. No EU court order required. No GDPR protection applies.
NIS2 Directive
The EU's NIS2 cybersecurity directive (in force since October 2024) requires organisations to assess ICT supply chain risks. A US cloud provider's CLOUD Act exposure is a demonstrable and documented supply chain risk. Failure to assess it may mean non-compliance.
Schrems II
The Court of Justice of the EU has already invalidated one EU-US data transfer framework. The current Data Privacy Framework is under active legal challenge. Any arrangement depending on US legal compliance is fragile by design.
What We Do
We guide businesses through the full migration journey — from the first audit to go-live and beyond.
Migration Audit
We map your current Big Tech dependencies across cloud storage, email, productivity tools and communication platforms, and quantify your legal and operational risk exposure. You leave with a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to change.
Powered by Readmodel — our data risk management platform that maps where your data lives, who can access it, and what risks exist.
Managed Migration
We handle the full transition: selecting the right open source tools, configuring your environment, migrating your data, and training your team. Minimal disruption, genuine sovereignty.
Server Setup & Maintenance
We build and maintain on-premise or EU-hosted server infrastructure. Your data stays where you can see it, with someone local accountable for keeping it running.
About Us
LOCAVERDI B.V. is a Dutch IT consultancy dedicated to helping organisations regain control over their data. We specialise in migrating businesses from Big Tech to EU-based, open source and self-hosted alternatives — and we do the actual work ourselves, from initial audit to running your servers.
Open Source Alternatives to Big Tech
Practical alternatives you can switch to today — all open source, EU-friendly, or self-hostable.
Nextcloud + Collabora: EU Alternative to Microsoft 365
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365
Nextcloud + Collabora Online
The most complete EU-friendly M365 alternative. File sync, document editing, calendar, contacts, video calls and more — self-hosted or via a Dutch partner.
LibreOffice: Free Alternative to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 365 (desktop)Apple iWork
LibreOffice
Free and open source office suite compatible with .docx, .xlsx and .pptx formats. Backed by a non-profit foundation and available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Proton Mail & Tuta: Private Alternative to Gmail
GmailOutlook.com
Proton Mail / Tuta
End-to-end encrypted email from Swiss and German providers. Your messages are unreadable to anyone but you and your recipient.
Jitsi Meet: Open Source Alternative to Zoom & Teams
ZoomMicrosoft Teams
Google Meet
Jitsi Meet
Open source video conferencing. No account required. Can be self-hosted for full control. Used by governments and universities across Europe.
Firefox: Privacy-First Alternative to Chrome
Google ChromeFirefox
The independent open source browser from the Mozilla Foundation. No tracking by design, no ties to an advertising business model.
Startpage & Brave: Private Alternative to Google Search
Google SearchStartpage / Brave Search
Startpage is Dutch-headquartered and delivers Google results without the tracking. Brave Search has its own independent index.
OpenStreetMap: Open Alternative to Google Maps
Google MapsOpenStreetMap
The community-built, freely licensed world map. Used as the base layer for hundreds of navigation apps and embedded maps across Europe.
Plausible & Matomo: GDPR Alternative to Google Analytics
Google AnalyticsPlausible / Matomo
Privacy-friendly website analytics. Plausible is Estonian-hosted and requires no cookie banner. Matomo is self-hostable and GDPR-compliant by design.
Bitwarden: Open Source Alternative to LastPass
LastPass1Password
Bitwarden
Open source password manager. Self-hostable. Independently audited. Free for personal use, affordable for teams.
Debian: Free Alternative to Windows & macOS
Microsoft WindowsApple macOS
Debian
A complete, free and stable operating system. The foundation for countless servers and desktops worldwide. No telemetry, no forced updates, no vendor lock-in.
GIMP: Free Alternative to Photoshop
Adobe PhotoshopGIMP
The free & open source image editor. Powerful enough for professional retouching and compositing.
Inkscape: Free Alternative to Illustrator
Adobe IllustratorInkscape
Open source vector graphics editor. Full SVG support, professional tools, no subscription.
Scribus: Free Alternative to InDesign
Adobe InDesignScribus
The go-to open source desktop publishing application. Used for print and digital publications worldwide.
Codeberg: EU Alternative to GitHub
GitHubCodeberg
Non-profit, community-led Git hosting based in Germany. Built for free and open source projects. No ads, no tracking, no investor pressure.
Mastodon: Decentralised Alternative to Social Media
LinkedInInstagram / Facebook / X
Mastodon
Decentralised social networking. No algorithm, no ads, no data harvesting. Your posts belong to you.
Mistral + Ollama: Local Alternative to ChatGPT
OpenAI ChatGPTMicrosoft Copilot
Mistral AI + Ollama + Open WebUI
Run AI models entirely locally. Combine Mistral's European models with Ollama and Open WebUI for a fully self-hosted, private AI assistant.
Resources & Partners
- LOCAVERDI B.V. – Our company
- Bits of Freedom – Weg van Big Tech – Step-by-step campaign to move away from Big Tech, by the Dutch digital civil rights organisation
- European Alternatives – A directory of European alternatives for digital products
- AlternativeTo – Crowd-sourced directory of software alternatives
- Readmodel – Data risk management tool that maps where your data lives, who can access it, and what risks exist. Produces compliance documentation including ROPA exports and risk registers.
- Your link here? Contact us. If it's relevant to the cause of this site, we'll place it here. No charges involved.
Ready to Move Your Data?
Tell us about your situation. We'll assess your current setup and map the best path forward.
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