Exoscale
APIExoscale is a European cloud provider offering compute, Kubernetes, DBaaS, and object storage with data sovereignty in S
www.exoscale.comLast updated: April 2026
Exoscale is a European cloud provider offering compute, Kubernetes, DBaaS, and object storage with data sovereignty in Swiss and EU data centers.
About
Exoscale is a European cloud computing company headquartered in Switzerland, specializing in providing cloud infrastructure with a strong commitment to European data sovereignty, privacy, and compliance. With data centers in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, and Belgium, Exoscale offers cloud compute, managed Kubernetes, database-as-a-service, object storage, and load balancing services to organizations that prioritize keeping their data within European borders.
The compute offering at Exoscale provides virtual machines in standard, GPU, CPU-optimized, and memory-optimized configurations. Instances are created from a library of templates covering popular Linux distributions and Windows Server, and custom templates can be registered for specific configuration requirements. The compute API and Terraform provider enable infrastructure-as-code management of Exoscale resources.
Exoscale Kubernetes Service (SKS) provides managed Kubernetes clusters with automatic control plane management, node group autoscaling, and integrated storage class support. The managed control plane eliminates the operational overhead of running and upgrading Kubernetes masters, while node pools provide flexible compute configuration for different workload types.
Database as a Service on Exoscale provides managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, OpenSearch, Grafana, Kafka, and M3DB instances with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and high availability configurations. The managed database service handles patching, monitoring, and failover automatically, reducing the operational burden on development teams.
Object Storage at Exoscale uses the S3-compatible API, making it straightforward to use existing S3 tools and SDKs for storing and serving files, backups, and static assets. Storage zones are available in all Exoscale regions, with data replication within each zone for durability.
The Exoscale IAM system provides fine-grained access control for all platform resources, enabling organizations to implement least-privilege policies across teams and automated systems. API keys with scoped permissions ensure that each application has access only to the resources it needs.
Exoscale's European focus, transparent data center locations, and commitment to GDPR compliance make it a natural choice for European organizations with regulatory requirements, healthcare data, financial data, or simply a preference for European cloud infrastructure.
Positioning
Exoscale is the European cloud infrastructure provider that offers a straightforward, developer-friendly alternative to hyperscalers for organizations that need European data sovereignty without European bureaucracy. Based in Switzerland and operating data centers exclusively in Europe (Zurich, Geneva, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich, Sofia), Exoscale provides compute, Kubernetes, object storage, managed databases, and DNS — the essential building blocks of cloud infrastructure — with transparent pricing and no surprise bills.
What distinguishes Exoscale from other European cloud providers is its focus on simplicity and developer experience. While competitors like OVHcloud and Scaleway offer sprawling product catalogs, Exoscale intentionally keeps its service portfolio focused on what developers actually need, with clean APIs, excellent documentation, and a UI that doesn't require certification to navigate. The platform is operated by A1 Digital (part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group), providing enterprise-grade infrastructure backing with startup-level agility.
What You Get
- Compute Instances
Virtual machines in multiple sizes with dedicated CPU options, GPU instances for AI workloads, and instance pools with autoscaling — available across 6 European zones. - Scalable Kubernetes Engine (SKS)
Managed Kubernetes with automatic control plane management, node pool autoscaling, and integration with Exoscale's load balancers and storage. - Object Storage (SOS)
S3-compatible object storage with per-zone deployment, CORS support, and lifecycle policies for cost-effective data storage. - Managed Databases (DBaaS)
Managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Grafana with automated backups, failover, and maintenance — deployed in your chosen European zone. - Elastic IP & Load Balancing
Network load balancers with health checks and elastic IP addresses for building highly available architectures across availability zones. - DNS Hosting
Managed DNS with API access, supporting standard record types and integration with Exoscale's compute and load balancing services.
Core Areas
European Cloud Infrastructure
IaaS platform with compute, storage, networking, and managed services deployed exclusively in European data centers with Swiss-backed data governance.
Managed Kubernetes
Production-ready Kubernetes clusters with automated operations, integrated with Exoscale's infrastructure services for a cohesive cloud-native platform.
Managed Data Services
Fully managed databases and messaging systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, OpenSearch) with automated operations and European data residency.
Why It Matters
European organizations face a real dilemma: hyperscalers offer the best technology but route data through US-controlled infrastructure, while local alternatives often lag in features and developer experience. Exoscale occupies the sweet spot — a technically competent cloud platform that's unambiguously European, with Swiss data protection standards and GDPR compliance as default rather than add-on.
For development teams, Exoscale means not having to choose between developer experience and data sovereignty. The platform's clean APIs, predictable pricing (no egress fees for reasonable usage), and focused service catalog make it practical to adopt without a dedicated cloud engineering team. It's particularly popular with European SaaS companies, agencies, and organizations in regulated industries that need auditable, European-hosted infrastructure.
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