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Compare 100+ cloud services from 13 leading providers. Cloud Compass evaluates cost, security, availability, sovereignty and compliance.
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The key advantages of our cloud comparison at a glance
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Clear Overview of Hyperscalers & EU Alternatives
Compares leading providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with European solutions in a single overview, including services, prices, Sovereign Cloud features, and compliance.
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Categories
Focus on Sovereignty and Compliance
Gain insights into residency models, dedicated cloud offerings, and sovereign operating options. A must for organizations with sensitive data and regulatory requirements in the EU.
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SEAL: the EU standard that makes cloud sovereignty measurable
Sovereignty finally assessable objectively, instead of marketing promises.
- Why sovereignty comes from control over law, operations and keys, not from storage location
- How hyperscalers, US sovereign clouds and European providers score on the SEAL scale (0–4)
- Why "EU region equals sovereign" and "encryption equals full protection" are misleading
Service Comparison
Service Comparison
Detailed comparison of cloud services from leading providers
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Sovereign Cloud
SEAL Framework
Strategic (15 %)
Legal & Jurisdictional (10 %)
Data & AI (10 %)
Operational (15 %)
Supply Chain (20 %)
Technology (15 %)
Security & Compliance (10 %)
Environmental (5 %)
Availability & Locations
SoonCompute
shared & low-budget
shared & low-budget
Hot Storage
Cold Storage
Managed Databases
Network & Security
Orchestration
Virtualization
Management
Big Data
AI & Machine Learning
Quantum Computing
Compliance & Certificates
German cloud security catalogue
IT service management system standard
Information security management system
Cloud security controls for providers
Personal data protection for cloud
Privacy information management extension
Energy management for data centers
Cloud Security Alliance assurance registry
Service organization control audit reports
Payment card data security standard
Cost Indication
vCPU/h
H100/h
GB/h
CPU/h
Ratio1/4
GB/h | 3000 IOPS
GB/h
GB/h
GB/h
Cluster/h
per 1 Mil Requests
GB-Sec
LLama3.3-70B per 1Mil tokens
LLama3.3-70B per 1Mil tokens
per GB
Our comparison methodology
The scores show a relative price comparison per service category. The lowest price earns 10 points; higher prices are marked down proportionally. Missing services are treated neutrally.
As of: List prices as of 11 September 2025, location Germany (DE).
Direct comparison
Compare providers head-to-head
Two clouds, one view: services, data centers, costs and sovereignty in a 1:1 comparison.
The comparison
Cloud provider comparison 2026: hyperscalers vs. European cloud
comparison.cloud compares the five hyperscalers AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle Cloud with eight European cloud providers – from STACKIT and OVHcloud to IONOS and Hetzner: 100+ services, costs, certifications and digital sovereignty, rated vendor-neutrally and backed by sources.
In 2026, choosing a cloud provider is more than a technology decision: the US CLOUD Act, GDPR and the digital sovereignty debate turn the provider's jurisdiction into a selection criterion. At the same time, hyperscalers and EU clouds differ significantly in service depth, egress costs and operating models. A reliable cloud comparison therefore needs both: the complete service matrix and a transparent sovereignty assessment.
That is exactly what comparison.cloud delivers: the interactive comparison table maps every service to its alternatives, the head-to-head comparisons examine two providers in detail, and the free cloud assessment determines in minutes which provider fits your use case.
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Frequently asked questions about the cloud comparison
What is the best sovereign cloud alternative to AWS, Azure and Google Cloud?
European providers such as STACKIT, OVHcloud, IONOS, T Cloud, Scaleway, SysEleven, Hetzner and Infomaniak offer GDPR-compliant, sovereign alternatives to the hyperscalers. Which one is best depends on the workload – comparison.cloud compares all 13 providers on services, costs and sovereignty, backed by data.
How do I find the right cloud provider?
With Cloud Compass by comparison.cloud: in a few minutes it determines – AI-assisted and vendor-neutral – the provider that matches your use case, compliance and sovereignty requirements. Free and without sign-up.
How do hyperscalers and European cloud providers differ?
Hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, Oracle) offer the broadest service range and global scale, but as US providers they are subject to the US CLOUD Act. European clouds score with EU jurisdiction, GDPR-native operations and transparent pricing – with a more focused portfolio.
How current and neutral is the comparison data?
All data points come from official provider sources and are verified continuously; every provider profile shows the date of the last check. Who rates and by which criteria is disclosed on the methodology page – there are no paid placements.
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