Compute Services
Launch Compute Instances for development, testing, and production on cloud infrastructure built for demanding workloads, with virtual machines ready in seconds.
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European cloud provider that cares about your uptime and privacy
Exoscale is a European cloud provider for compute, storage, networking, managed Kubernetes, databases, and AI workloads. Talk to real engineers, deploy in seconds, and keep your data where it belongs — built on open standards with zero lock-in.
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European cloud hosting, storage, and platform services
Run virtual machines, managed Kubernetes, databases, and AI workloads on secure, scalable cloud infrastructure built for modern applications. Exoscale combines the core capabilities teams expect from a European cloud service in one platform.
Managed Kubernetes
Deploy Hosted & Managed Kubernetes to run containerized applications with less operational overhead and more consistency across environments, with clusters ready in minutes.
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Cloud Storage Solutions
Store backups, application assets, and persistent data with S3-compatible Object Storage and Cloud Block Storage to support secure EU cloud storage for modern workloads.
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Cloud Networking Solutions
Connect and secure infrastructure with Virtual Private Cloud, Network Load Balancer, and Private Connect for flexible traffic management and private connectivity.
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Database as a Service
Run Managed SQL Databases, Key-value Databases, and Managed Vector Databases as part of a portfolio of European cloud services for data-intensive workloads.
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AI Cloud Infrastructure
Support training, inference, and retrieval workloads with GPU Servers and vector search services for modern AI applications.
Explore AI infrastructureA European cloud hosting service without the usual trade-offs
Choosing cloud infrastructure should not mean sacrificing control for convenience, flexibility for speed, or support for scale. Exoscale is built for organizations that want stronger foundations without unnecessary complexity.
Built for control
No CLOUD Act exposure. No surveillance-driven lock-in. Full data sovereignty, GDPR-aligned.
Get the capabilities teams expect from a modern European cloud service without giving up openness, portability, long-term flexibility, or control over where data is stored and processed.
Simple by design
Deploy quickly on a platform that stays easy to use as your infrastructure grows, without adding proprietary layers, hidden limitations, or unnecessary operational overhead.
Support from engineers
Get help from engineers who understand the platform and can resolve issues quickly when it matters most, with responsive support that does not leave smaller teams behind.
The resultfewer compromises, stronger foundations, and a better cloud experience for teams building in Europe.
Why Exoscale stands out among EU cloud providers
Exoscale combines Swiss engineering, European operations, and developer-friendly speed in a platform built for production. Teams choose it for reliability, reversibility, and support that stays close to the infrastructure.
Reliability in production
Choose a platform built to Swiss standards, not lowest-bidder mentality. Stability, disciplined operations, and dependable performance in production.
VMs in 10 seconds, Kubernetes in 2 minutes — measured across our European zones.
Keep your data and options open
Exoscale helps teams keep data in Europe, operate within European legal frameworks, and retain full data sovereignty and reversibility as requirements change.
Full reversibility. Zero vendor lock-in.
Talk to engineers who built the platform
When you need help, you reach engineers who know the platform inside out and can resolve issues without scripts, handoffs, or generic escalation paths.
Human support, based in Europe.
Get depth where it matters
Exoscale focuses on the services teams use most. Our S3 works exactly like Amazon's — same API, same tooling — and we go deep where it matters instead of expanding into an endless catalog.
Curated depth over catalog sprawl.
“We host every server location in Europe and operate exclusively within European legal frameworks. That keeps our customers’ data outside extra-territorial jurisdictions like the US CLOUD Act — a guarantee non-EU hyperscalers cannot make.”
Built for production, proven where it matters
From data centers and pricing to certifications, documentation, and support, these are the operational proof points teams can verify before they deploy.
European footprint
Deploy across multiple locations with clear data residency controls and infrastructure designed to keep workloads close to users.
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Pay only for what you use with transparent per-second billing, straightforward pricing, and no hidden fees.
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GDPR-aligned by design and ISO certified since 2018 with continuous third-party audits. Run on a broad compliance stack: ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, SOC 2, BSI C5, and CSA STAR.
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Engineer-led support
Work with a support model built around technical expertise and faster issue resolution, not generic support workflows.
Learn about supportOpen workflows
Use familiar APIs, standards-based services, and tooling that fit existing workflows without forcing teams into proprietary operating models.
View documentationOpen source on GitHub
Build with our public CLI, Terraform provider, Kubernetes integrations, and SDKs. Every tool we ship is open source and developed in the open.
Browse our GitHubFast to adopt, efficient to run
Launch virtual machines in seconds and Kubernetes clusters in minutes on a platform that makes EU cloud hosting practical for modern teams.
See productsTrusted by engineers across Europe and beyond
Exoscale combines European roots, institutional trust, and open standards in a platform built for long-term reliability.
Trusted by institutions
Used by CERN and 20+ leading European research institutions.
Exoscale supports teams that need cloud infrastructure they can rely on — from particle physics workloads to sovereign public-sector data.
Backed by scale
Founded in 2011 in Lausanne. Part of A1 Telekom Austria Group since 2017, Exoscale benefits from the scale of a provider serving more than 24 million customers.
Built on open standards
Active member of CNCF, Linux Foundation, OCRE, and Gaia-X. Built on open standards to support portability, interoperability, and long-term freedom from proprietary lock-in.
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Frequently asked questions about Exoscale’s European cloud services
What makes Exoscale a strong European cloud provider?
European operations, open standards, and direct access to engineers come together in a platform built for production. Teams choose Exoscale for reliability, data control, and the flexibility to scale without being locked into proprietary tooling.
Is Exoscale GDPR compliant?
Yes. Exoscale is a European cloud provider operating exclusively within European legal frameworks, which makes it aligned with GDPR data processing requirements by design. Data residency, processing controls, and sub-processor transparency are built into the platform, and Exoscale is ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certified — the last of which specifically covers the protection of personally identifiable information in public clouds. Customers retain full data sovereignty and are not subject to extra-territorial jurisdictions like the US CLOUD Act.
Why choose Exoscale over non-EU cloud providers?
For teams moving away from non-EU providers, Exoscale keeps infrastructure, support, and data handling grounded in European legal and operational frameworks. Organizations with stricter standards around control, reversibility, and where data is stored and processed get a stronger foundation than they often find with other providers. Exoscale also stands out by hosting all of its server locations in Europe, which not only lowers latency but also helps ensure compliance with EU cloud regulations and GDPR. That’s an important benefit that non-EU providers and hyperscalers cannot offer.
What European cloud hosting services does Exoscale offer?
Exoscale offers European cloud hosting for virtual machines, managed Kubernetes, databases, networking, storage, and AI workloads. Teams can use the platform to run application infrastructure across development, testing, and production environments.
Where are Exoscale data centers located?
Exoscale operates ten data centers across Europe — in Switzerland (Geneva and Zurich), Austria (Vienna), Germany (Frankfurt and Munich), Bulgaria (Sofia), and Croatia (Zagreb) — with more on the way. Teams can choose the exact zone where their data lives, and data stays within that jurisdiction unless explicitly moved.
How quickly can I deploy a virtual machine on Exoscale?
Compute Instances (virtual machines) are provisioned in roughly 10 seconds, and managed Kubernetes clusters in 2 minutes. Fast provisioning is part of the baseline, not a premium tier, and performance is consistent across regions.
How does Exoscale handle data residency and EU cloud storage?
Clear control over where data is stored and processed is built into Exoscale’s European infrastructure and storage services, including object storage and block storage. That helps organizations meet data residency requirements and GDPR data sovereignty obligations while keeping data close to users and workloads.
How does Exoscale help teams avoid lock-in?
Built on open standards and designed for reversibility, the platform lets teams use familiar APIs, portable workflows, and standards-based services to keep their options open as architectures and requirements evolve.