Personal Migration from US Tech Services to EU-Hosted Alternatives: Privacy and Cost Benefits
By
alexcos
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article details a personal migration from US-based tech services to EU-hosted alternatives, focusing on privacy, data sovereignty, and cost savings. The author shares their experience of replacing Big Tech tools with European solutions, saving 500€ annually while maintaining or improving usability. The piece includes specific tool recommendations, cost breakdowns, and acknowledges remaining challenges in the transition.
Key quotes
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I have officially migrated my digital life to pure, EU-hosted solutions, and saved 500€ yearly.
In fact, most of these tools aren't just more private; they are significantly better than the US-based giants I left behind.
by the way, this post is for personal setups not for companies. Yet, I think most tools can be used for teams and companies too.
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