Head-to-head · 2026

Garage vs Google Cloud Storage

Garage is a European alternative to Google Cloud Storage — same cloud & hosting use case, built under EU data-protection law.

By the EU Alternatives team Last updated

European alternative
Garage
France

Open-source distributed object storage with S3 API compatibility. Lightweight, resilient design for self-hosting across multiple zones with minimal hardware requirements.

Jurisdiction
EU / EEA
GDPR by default
Yes
US CLOUD Act exposure
No
Open source
No
Free tier
No
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Non-EU
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A curated collection of the best European alternatives to Google Cloud Storage.

Jurisdiction
US
GDPR by default
Requires DPA + TIA
US CLOUD Act exposure
Yes
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Why choose Garage over Google Cloud Storage?

The decisive argument is data jurisdiction. Google Cloud Storage is headquartered in US, which means personal data processed through it can be subject to non-EU legal regimes — the US CLOUD Act, FISA 702, or similar laws depending on the provider. After the 2020 Schrems II ruling, EU organisations must carry out a transfer impact assessment for every such data flow.

Garage removes that overhead. As a France-based provider, it operates natively under GDPR, and data stays inside the EU/EEA by default. For regulated sectors — health, public administration, finance — that's not a nice-to-have but a requirement. For everyone else, it's concentration-risk insurance: you avoid depending on a single non-EU jurisdiction that can change the rules without warning.

Frequently asked questions

Is Garage a good alternative to Google Cloud Storage?
Yes — Garage is one of the top-ranked European alternatives to Google Cloud Storage in our directory, covering the same cloud & hosting use case. It is headquartered in France, keeping your data under EU law by default.
What's the main difference between Garage and Google Cloud Storage?
The biggest difference is jurisdiction: Garage is based in France and operates under GDPR and EU data-protection law, while Google Cloud Storage is headquartered in US and may transfer data outside the EU. For regulated industries or organisations following Schrems II guidance, this difference is decisive.
Is Garage GDPR-compliant?
Garage is a European company based in France, so GDPR compliance is the default operating model — not a bolt-on. No transfer impact assessment is required for EU customers, unlike when using Google Cloud Storage.
How do I migrate from Google Cloud Storage to Garage?
Start by exporting your data from Google Cloud Storage (most providers offer an export in their settings). Then import into Garage using its native import tool or migration guide. Running both in parallel for a week catches any feature or workflow gaps before you fully switch.

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