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Scaleway Kubernetes Kapsule
Scaleway
Managed Kubernetes from a French provider, in European regions
Alternative to Amazon EKS, Google GKE
CEU-ness55
European alternatives
European alternatives to Google GKE
5 options in the library, replacing Google's Google GKE. Ranked by how much of their European claim can actually be sourced.
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OVHcloud Managed Kubernetes
OVHcloud
Managed Kubernetes from a French provider, hosted on four continents
Alternative to Amazon EKS, Google GKE
DEU-ness35
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Exoscale SKS
Exoscale
Managed Kubernetes in Exoscale's European zones
Alternative to Amazon EKS, Google GKE
EEU-ness28
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Infomaniak Managed Kubernetes
Infomaniak
Managed Kubernetes running only in Infomaniak's Swiss data centres
Alternative to Amazon EKS, Google GKE
EEU-ness28
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IONOS Managed Kubernetes
IONOS
Managed Kubernetes from a German provider, hosted across Europe and the US
Alternative to Amazon EKS, Google GKE
EEU-ness15
Common questions
- What is the best European alternative to Google GKE?
- Scaleway Kubernetes Kapsule 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 Google GKE 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.