European Alternatives to WordPress
The dominant US-hosted content management platform for websites and blogs. Below are 2 alternatives from companies headquartered in Germany and Austria. 2 have a free plan.
Headquartered in Europe
Every company listed here has its headquarters in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, not just a data centre there.
Data location you can check
The pricing table shows whether each one keeps data in the EU only, offers an EU region, or does not say.
Outside the US CLOUD Act
US providers can be ordered to hand over data held in their European data centres. A European company with no US parent or US operations is outside that reach.
Compare WordPress Alternatives
| Company | Headquarters | Data Residency | Founded | Pricing | Open Source | Employees | Funding | Replaces | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin, Germany | 🇪🇺 EU Available | 2013 | Free tier, from $300/mo | ❌ No | ~800 | Raised $330M+, valued at $3B | WordPress | Visit | |
| Linz, Austria | 🇪🇺 EU Available | 2017 | Free tier, from €99/mo | ❌ No | ~200 | Raised $80M+, Series C | WordPress, Contentful | Visit |
WordPress Alternatives: Pricing and Hosting Compared
Starting prices are the lowest paid plan each vendor publishes. Check the vendor's pricing page before you buy, as plans change.
| Alternative | Country | Free plan | Paid plans | Open source | Data residency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contentful | Germany | Yes | From $300/mo | No | EU region available |
| Storyblok | Austria | Yes | From €99/mo | No | EU region available |
2 European Alternatives
Contentful
Berlin-based headless CMS. API-first content platform powering digital experiences at scale.
Austrian headless CMS with visual editor. Unique real-time preview for marketers and developers.
What to Check Before Switching from WordPress
Where your data will be stored
Contentful and Storyblok offer an EU region alongside others, so choose it explicitly when you set up the account.
How you can try it
Contentful and Storyblok have a free plan, so you can run a real test before cancelling WordPress.
Security certifications
We have not confirmed a security certification for any of these alternatives yet. If your procurement requires ISO 27001 or SOC 2, ask each vendor for its documentation.
What you need to bring from WordPress
List the data, templates and integrations you rely on in WordPress, then confirm each one can be exported and that the alternative can import it or offers an API to rebuild it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the European alternatives to WordPress?
- We list 2 companies headquartered in Europe that replace WordPress: Contentful (Germany) and Storyblok (Austria).
- Is there a free European alternative to WordPress?
- Contentful and Storyblok have a free plan. Free plans usually come with limits on usage or features, so check them against how you use WordPress today.
- Which WordPress alternatives keep data in the EU?
- Contentful and Storyblok let you choose an EU region.