European Web Security Alternatives
Looking for GDPR-compliant alternatives to Cloudflare, AWS Shield, or Akamai? European web security providers offer enterprise-grade DDoS protection, WAF, and CDN services with data sovereignty, transparent practices, and full compliance with European data protection regulations.
6 European Web Security Providers
Bunny.net
Complete CDN with built-in DDoS protection
Myra Security
German security-as-a-service platform
Link11
AI-based DDoS protection from Germany
KeyCDN
Swiss CDN with DDoS mitigation
OVHcloud Anti-DDoS
Built-in protection with all OVH services
How We Choose European Security Providers
- European Headquarters - Company must be headquartered in Europe with European data centers
- Protection Capacity - Ability to absorb large-scale DDoS attacks (multiple Tbps)
- GDPR Compliance - Full compliance with European data protection for traffic inspection
- Certifications - Relevant security certifications (ISO 27001, BSI, SOC 2)
- Comprehensive Features - Beyond basic DDoS protection: WAF, bot management, rate limiting
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading European alternatives to Cloudflare include Bunny.net (Slovenia) for a complete Cloudflare replacement with CDN, DDoS protection, and DNS; Myra Security and Link11 (both Germany) for enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation; and Gcore (Luxembourg) for edge security. OVHcloud also offers built-in DDoS protection with their hosting services.
European security providers offer: full GDPR compliance (Cloudflare is US-based and subject to CLOUD Act), data processing within European borders, European support hours and languages, often more transparent pricing, and some offer BSI or other European security certifications. For organizations handling sensitive European data, this can be a compliance requirement.
Yes. OVHcloud operates one of the largest DDoS mitigation networks in Europe with over 17 Tbps capacity. Gcore has multi-Tbps scrubbing capacity across their global network. Link11 and Myra Security both protect major European enterprises and critical infrastructure. These providers regularly mitigate attacks in the hundreds of Gbps range.
Key features include: DDoS protection (L3/L4 and L7), Web Application Firewall (WAF), bot management, rate limiting, SSL/TLS management, and origin protection. Enterprise users should also look for 24/7 SOC support, custom rules, API access, and compliance certifications. Bunny.net and Gcore offer comprehensive feature sets comparable to Cloudflare.