Europe's company websites are mostly served by US vendors
ciphercue.com
July 7, 2026
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Summary
US vendors serve the majority of primary company websites in the UK (67.5%) and the Netherlands (53.6%), and a plurality in Italy, Spain, and France (44% to 49%). Cloudflare is the largest internet-facing infrastructure vendor in Europe.
Key Takeaways
- US-headquartered vendors serve the majority of primary company websites in the UK (67.5%) and the Netherlands (53.6%), and are the plurality providers in Italy, Spain, and France (44%-49%).
- Cloudflare is the largest internet-facing infrastructure vendor across all seven European markets analyzed, surpassing both US and European competitors.
- Amazon ranks as the second-largest US vendor in most European markets, followed by Google, Microsoft, Fastly, Akamai, and Squarespace.
- Germany and Poland have significant domestic hosting industries, with local providers dominating the market share in those countries.
Community Sentiment
Positives
- Adyen is proving that Europe can compete in payments, showing that alternatives to US giants are not just a pipe dream.
- European companies like OVH and Hetzner are more affordable and offer local services, which is a huge plus for small businesses looking to reduce costs.
Concerns
- The overwhelming reliance on US vendors for critical services is troubling, raising serious concerns about data sovereignty and control.
- Many commenters feel that US companies operating in the EU are just a smokescreen for US laws, leaving EU citizens vulnerable.