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Reclaim your digital independence. It's time to switch.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Our successful launch is just the startβ€”let's explore, share, and switch!

Here's the thing about Big Tech: they've made switching seem impossible. But it's not. In fact, it's easier than you think.

Switch-to.EU launched this month to prove exactly that. The response from the European tech community has been extraordinary. Almost 10,000 visitors in two weeks. People are ready for change.

This month, we're covering:

1.The Easiest Switch You Can Make Right Now
2.Launch Event Highlights
3.How You Can Help
4.Press Coverage
5.New EU Services

Let's explore how we can collectively regain control of our digital lives.


⚑ The Easiest Switch You Can Make Right Now

Your browser. That's it. Five minutes of your time for immediate privacy benefits.

Every day you use Chrome, Google records your every click, search, and website visit. They build detailed profiles to sell to advertisers. Your browsing history becomes their business model.

But here's what makes browsers the perfect first switch: no data migration required, all your accounts still work, and you can try it risk-free.

Switch to a European friendly Browser

Vivaldi Browser

Screenshot: Vivaldi is a πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ privacy-focused browser with extensive customization and built-in ad/tracker blocking.

Two browsers stand out for European users:

Vivaldi πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄Brave

Both automatically import your bookmarks, passwords, and settings. The switch takes minutes, not hours.


πŸŽ‰ Launch Event Highlights

Thank you to everyone who participated in "DO THE TECH SWITCH" - our official launch event. The discussions on challenging Big Tech monopolies and supporting local, ethical alternatives were very insightful.

Our Speakers Made It Real

Three experts, three perspectives on why switching matters:

Hosts: Simon Peters (MVPeters) and Mathias De Winter (Omvorm)

β€’Jannes Van de Maele - The reality of Big Tech surveillance
β€’Vincent Peters - How Switch-to.EU makes switching simple
β€’Stijn Vanhandsaeme - Business alternatives that actually work
Event Photo 1Event Photo 2
Event Photo 3Event Photo 4

Launch Impact Numbers

Numbers don't lie - Europeans want alternatives. πŸš€

β€’9,847 visitors in the first two weeks
β€’35,000+ page views and counting
β€’2m 34s average visit duration
β€’2,000+ organic search visits
β€’35 GitHub issues created by the community

🀝 How You Can Help

We're building Europe's most helpful directory of digital alternatives. Your expertise matters. Your contribution shapes the future.

Translation Help

Help us serve users across all European languages. We're particularly looking for native German and French speakers to translate service descriptions and migration guides.

Migration Guide Writers

Share your switching experience. Write step-by-step guides for services you've successfully transitioned to.

European Service Hunters

Know an amazing European alternative we haven't covered? Help us discover and add new services to our database.

Content Testers

Test our migration guides and service descriptions. Your feedback ensures accuracy and usability.

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps Europeans reclaim their digital sovereignty.

Get Involved

πŸ“° We Made the News

Our launch caught the attention of Belgian media. Major outlets covered our mission to help Europeans reclaim digital sovereignty.

Vincent Peters and Simon Peters

Belgian Media Coverage

"We pay with our privacy" - how journalists described the hidden cost of Big Tech services.

β€’Gazet van Antwerpen - "Antwerp brothers help switch from American tech giants"
β€’De Standaard Podcast - "Switch-to.eu: The platform offering Big Tech alternatives"
β€’Het Laatste Nieuws - "Away from WhatsApp and Gmail: making the switch easier"
β€’Made in Belgium - "From Big Tech to European alternatives"

πŸ†• New EU Services Added

Six new services added this month, thanks to community suggestions. Have one we should know about? Tell us.

Vivaldi Browser→ view service

Replaces: Chrome, Firefox, Safari

πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ privacy-focused browser with extensive customization and built-in ad/tracker blocking.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄Privacy-first

Proton Drive→ view service

Replaces: Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive

Swiss encrypted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption and seamless Proton ecosystem integration.

SwissEnd-to-end encrypted

Mastodon→ view service

Replaces: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram

German-originated decentralized social media with no ads, no algorithms, and community-owned servers.

GermanDecentralized

kDrive→ view service

Replaces: Dropbox, Box, Google Drive

Swiss sovereign cloud storage with GDPR compliance and enterprise-grade security.

SwissSovereign cloud

Infomaniak Mail→ view service

Replaces: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail

Swiss professional email service with 100% renewable energy hosting and collaboration tools.

SwissEco-friendly

Filen→ view service

Replaces: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive

German zero-knowledge cloud storage with client-side encryption and generous free tier.

GermanZero-knowledge

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