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Scaleway Instances
Scaleway
Virtual machines from a French provider, in European regions only
Alternative to Amazon EC2, Google Compute Engine, Azure Virtual Machines
CEU-ness55
European alternatives
European alternatives to Azure Virtual Machines
2 options in the library, replacing Microsoft's Azure Virtual Machines. Ranked by how much of their European claim can actually be sourced.
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IONOS Cloud Cubes
IONOS
Fixed-size virtual servers from a German provider, hosted across Europe and the US
Alternative to Amazon EC2, Azure Virtual Machines
EEU-ness15
Common questions
- What is the best European alternative to Azure Virtual Machines?
- Scaleway Instances by Scaleway currently ranks highest, with an EU-ness score of 55/100 (grade C). Ranking reflects verified evidence about manufacturing, ownership, hosting and jurisdiction — not popularity or advertising.
- How are these alternatives to Azure Virtual Machines ranked?
- Each product is scored against a published rubric covering where it is made or developed, who controls the company, where data is hosted, and which jurisdiction applies. Every input must be citable on the producer's own site, carries the date it was checked, and loses weight as it ages.