# TrustEU > TrustEU is a directory of European digital alternatives to widely used global software and online services — search engines, email, cloud storage, AI tools, messaging, payments, and more. It helps people and businesses find EU-based or EU-operated alternatives, with editorial verification of company origin, hosting location, and legal entity data. TrustEU maps 200+ European companies across 35+ categories and 25+ countries. Content is available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish. ## Directory - [European alternatives directory](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/alternative): Search and compare European alternatives to popular global services. - [Categories](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/corporates): Browse companies by category (email, cloud, AI, messaging, payments, and more). - [Countries](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/countries): Browse European companies by country of origin. - [Magazine](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/magazine): News and analysis on European digital sovereignty and technology policy. ## Regulation - [EU digital regulation guides](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/laws): Plain-language explanations of GDPR, the AI Act, the DSA, and the DMA. ## About - [Manifesto](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/manifesto): TrustEU's mission and editorial principles. - [Submit a company](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/submit-solution): Suggest a European company or service to add to the directory. - [Contact](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/contact): Get in touch with the TrustEU team. ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/privacy) - [Legal notes](https://www.trusteu.eu/en/legal-notes)