Swiss European Cloud Infrastructure Platform
Exoscale is a European cloud computing platform headquartered in Switzerland, offering GDPR-compliant infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) with data centers exclusively in Europe. Founded in 2011 and now part of A1 Digital (Austria’s largest telecommunications provider), Exoscale provides developers and businesses with reliable, secure cloud services built on open-source technology. With locations in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, and Croatia, Exoscale ensures data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations while delivering high-performance cloud computing.
Exoscale offers comprehensive cloud services including virtual compute instances (with CPU, memory, storage, and GPU-optimized options), Kubernetes service (SKS) for container orchestration, managed databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache Kafka, Redis), S3-compatible object storage with 99.999999999% durability, block storage, DNS services, and CDN. The platform emphasizes simplicity with transparent per-second billing, straightforward pricing calculators, and no hidden costs. Exoscale is ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 certified, exempt from the US Cloud Act, and fully CSA STAR compliant, making it ideal for regulated industries including healthcare, finance, and government. The platform’s focus on open-source technologies (like OpenStack-based infrastructure) minimizes vendor lock-in. Exoscale’s sustainability commitment includes innovative liquid cooling in Austrian data centers and renewable energy usage. The platform integrates with popular development tools and provides comprehensive API documentation. Ideal for startups, SMEs, and enterprises requiring European cloud hosting, Exoscale combines Swiss reliability with competitive pricing and developer-friendly features. Free trial credits are available for new users to test the platform.
