Move Your Data

EU-based, open source alternatives to Big Tech for your business

You should be in control of your own data and services — not Big Tech. Under the US CLOUD Act, American authorities can compel access to your data stored anywhere in the world, including EU data centres. The only genuine protection is a real alternative.

★ ★ ★ EU ★ ★ ★ Your data. Your control. Local · Open Source · EU

Why Move Your Data

Isn't it strange and dangerous that your business is largely dependent on a handful of US tech companies? You should be in control of your own data and services.

EU

EU-based services and software. We help businesses move to EU-based services and software. Using software developed in the same jurisdiction helps to comply with regulations and keeps your legal exposure local.

Open Source

Open means resilient and adaptable. Using open source solutions means nobody can deny you access to your software, services, and data. You are never locked in, and your data is always yours to move.

On Premise

Locally available and secure. Having your data on-site means you are fully in control. We help you accomplish this and maintain your servers over time.

⚠︎ Beware of "sovereignty washing"

A US company running servers in a Dutch data centre is not a sovereign solution. Microsoft, Amazon and Google remain fully subject to US law — including the CLOUD Act — regardless of where the hardware sits. Only EU-headquartered providers or self-hosted infrastructure offers genuine data sovereignty.

What We Do

We guide businesses through the full migration journey — from the first audit to go-live and beyond.

1

Migration Audit

We map your current Big Tech dependencies across cloud storage, email, productivity tools and communication platforms, and quantify your legal and operational risk exposure. You leave with a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to change.

Powered by Readmodel — our data risk management platform that maps where your data lives, who can access it, and what risks exist.

2

Managed Migration

We handle the full transition: selecting the right open source tools, configuring your environment, migrating your data, and training your team. Minimal disruption, genuine sovereignty.

3

Server Setup & Maintenance

We build and maintain on-premise or EU-hosted server infrastructure. Your data stays where you can see it, with someone local accountable for keeping it running.

Readmodel®

Know where your data lives before you move it. Readmodel maps your data services, users, data items and transfers — giving you a complete picture of your current landscape and its risks.

  • Automated data flow mapping across your organisation
  • Risk registers with actionable compliance insights
  • ROPA exports and AI-powered reports
  • The essential first step before any migration
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About Us

LOCAVERDI B.V. is a Dutch IT consultancy dedicated to helping organisations regain control over their data. We specialise in migrating businesses from Big Tech to EU-based, open source and self-hosted alternatives — and we do the actual work ourselves, from initial audit to running your servers.

Open Source Alternatives to Big Tech

Practical alternatives you can switch to today — all open source, EU-friendly, or self-hostable.

Nextcloud + Collabora: EU Alternative to Microsoft 365

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Nextcloud + Collabora Online

The most complete EU-friendly M365 alternative. File sync, document editing, calendar, contacts, video calls and more — self-hosted or via a Dutch partner.

LibreOffice: Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office 365 (desktop)
Apple iWork
LibreOffice

Free and open source office suite compatible with .docx, .xlsx and .pptx formats. Backed by a non-profit foundation and available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Proton Mail & Tuta: Private Alternative to Gmail

Gmail
Outlook.com
Proton Mail / Tuta

End-to-end encrypted email from Swiss and German providers. Your messages are unreadable to anyone but you and your recipient.

Jitsi Meet: Open Source Alternative to Zoom & Teams

Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Google Meet
Jitsi Meet

Open source video conferencing. No account required. Can be self-hosted for full control. Used by governments and universities across Europe.

Firefox: Privacy-First Alternative to Chrome

Google Chrome
Firefox

The independent open source browser from the Mozilla Foundation. No tracking by design, no ties to an advertising business model.

Startpage & Brave: Private Alternative to Google Search

Google Search
Startpage / Brave Search

Startpage is Dutch-headquartered and delivers Google results without the tracking. Brave Search has its own independent index.

OpenStreetMap: Open Alternative to Google Maps

Google Maps
OpenStreetMap

The community-built, freely licensed world map. Used as the base layer for hundreds of navigation apps and embedded maps across Europe.

Plausible & Matomo: GDPR Alternative to Google Analytics

Google Analytics
Plausible / Matomo

Privacy-friendly website analytics. Plausible is Estonian-hosted and requires no cookie banner. Matomo is self-hostable and GDPR-compliant by design.

Bitwarden: Open Source Alternative to LastPass

LastPass
1Password
Bitwarden

Open source password manager. Self-hostable. Independently audited. Free for personal use, affordable for teams.

Debian: Free Alternative to Windows & macOS

Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS
Debian

A complete, free and stable operating system. The foundation for countless servers and desktops worldwide. No telemetry, no forced updates, no vendor lock-in.

GIMP: Free Alternative to Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop
GIMP

The free & open source image editor. Powerful enough for professional retouching and compositing.

Inkscape: Free Alternative to Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator
Inkscape

Open source vector graphics editor. Full SVG support, professional tools, no subscription.

Scribus: Free Alternative to InDesign

Adobe InDesign
Scribus

The go-to open source desktop publishing application. Used for print and digital publications worldwide.

Codeberg: EU Alternative to GitHub

GitHub
Codeberg

Non-profit, community-led Git hosting based in Germany. Built for free and open source projects. No ads, no tracking, no investor pressure.

Mastodon: Decentralised Alternative to Social Media

LinkedIn
Instagram / Facebook / X
Mastodon

Decentralised social networking. No algorithm, no ads, no data harvesting. Your posts belong to you.

Mistral + Ollama: Local Alternative to ChatGPT

OpenAI ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Mistral AI + Ollama + Open WebUI

Run AI models entirely locally. Combine Mistral's European models with Ollama and Open WebUI for a fully self-hosted, private AI assistant.

Ready to Move Your Data?

Tell us about your situation. We'll assess your current setup and map the best path forward.

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