EuroComply vs DataGuard
DataGuard is a Munich-based managed compliance service combining a software platform with outsourced Data Protection Officers and information security consultants. Its model is service-heavy, targeting DACH mid-market companies that want compliance delegated rather than self-managed.
EuroComply vs DataGuard — what is the difference?
EuroComply and DataGuard serve different compliance needs. EuroComply is built exclusively for EU SMEs, hosted on EU infrastructure (Frankfurt), powered by Mistral AI, and covers 20+ EU regulations including the AI Act — without CLOUD Act exposure. DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software.
- Self-serve — you own your compliance, no third-party dependency
- Free tier to start; Pro at €149/month vs DataGuard's €500–1,500/month
- EU AI Act and NIS-2 coverage — DataGuard's core gaps
- DORA, CRA, DSA, Pay Transparency Directive coverage
| Schrems II exposure (EuroComply) | Sovereign (score: 8 — EU-only entity) |
| Schrems II exposure (DataGuard) | Sovereign (score: 15) |
| EuroComply pricing | €0 — €399/mo |
| DataGuard pricing | Service contract pricing: typically €6,000–18,000/year (billed monthly at €500–1,500/month); custom contracts for larger organisations |
EuroComply
EU Compliance OS for SMEs
Pricing: €0 — €399/mo
For: EU SMEs (10-500 employees)
DataGuard
DPO-as-a-Service and managed privacy compliance
Pricing: Service contract pricing: typically €6,000–18,000/year (billed monthly at €500–1,500/month); custom contracts for larger organisations
For: DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software
Strengths
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EuroComply vs DataGuard: what's the difference?
Under the US CLOUD Act, US authorities can compel US-headquartered companies to disclose customer data stored anywhere in the world — including EU data centres. The tiers below reflect each platform's legal exposure.
| Platform | Exposure tier | Score (0–100) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| EuroComply | Sovereign | 8 | EU-incorporated entity, EU-only infrastructure (Supabase Frankfurt, Vercel EU, Mistral Paris) |
| DataGuard | Sovereign | 15 | German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU. |
Tiers: Sovereign ≤20 · Mixed 21–50 · US-Dominant 51–80 · US-Only 81–100. Scores are EuroComply research estimates, not legal opinions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is DataGuard data stored in the EU?
- Yes. DataGuard is rated Sovereign (CLOUD Act Exposure Score: 15/100). German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU.
- Is DataGuard subject to the US CLOUD Act?
- DataGuard has a Sovereign CLOUD Act Exposure Score of 15/100, meaning US authorities have minimal legal basis to compel disclosure of EU customer data. German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU.
- What is the EU-sovereign alternative to DataGuard?
- EuroComply is a Sovereign-rated (score: 8/100) EU compliance platform incorporated in Portugal (Code Tide Unipessoal LDA). It is hosted on Supabase AWS Frankfurt (eu-central-1) and Vercel EU Frankfurt, uses Mistral AI (French SAS) for AI inference, and is not subject to the US CLOUD Act. It covers 20+ EU regulations including the AI Act, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and CRA for EU SMEs.
- Which is better for EU SMEs: EuroComply or DataGuard?
- EuroComply is purpose-built for EU SMEs (10–500 employees) with a free tier, EU-only infrastructure, and coverage of 20+ EU regulations in one platform. DataGuard DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software. For teams that prioritise EU data sovereignty and multi-regulation compliance, EuroComply has a lower CLOUD Act exposure score (8 vs 15).
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