Head-to-head · 2026

Shadow vs Amazon Luna

Shadow is a European alternative to Amazon Luna — same content & media use case, built under EU data-protection law.

By the EU Alternatives team Last updated

European alternative
Shadow
France

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Jurisdiction
EU / EEA
GDPR by default
Yes
US CLOUD Act exposure
No
Open source
No
Free tier
No
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Non-EU
Amazon Luna
Amazon Luna · US

A curated collection of the best European alternatives to Amazon Luna.

Jurisdiction
US
GDPR by default
Requires DPA + TIA
US CLOUD Act exposure
Yes
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Why choose Shadow over Amazon Luna?

The decisive argument is data jurisdiction. Amazon Luna 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.

Shadow 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 Shadow a good alternative to Amazon Luna?
Yes — Shadow is one of the top-ranked European alternatives to Amazon Luna in our directory, covering the same content & media use case. It is headquartered in France, keeping your data under EU law by default.
What's the main difference between Shadow and Amazon Luna?
The biggest difference is jurisdiction: Shadow is based in France and operates under GDPR and EU data-protection law, while Amazon Luna 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 Shadow GDPR-compliant?
Shadow 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 Amazon Luna.
How do I migrate from Amazon Luna to Shadow?
Start by exporting your data from Amazon Luna (most providers offer an export in their settings). Then import into Shadow 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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