VULK
EU-hosted by default, DPA available, PT-incorporated.
Comparison
EU-hosted, GDPR-aligned AI app builders (2026)
Most AI builders are US-hosted by default — your data, customer records and runtime live across the Atlantic. If you sell to EU customers (or build for regulated industries), you need real residency. This is the shortlist.
Last verified 2026-04-30 · See sources below
Why VULK fits
- +PostgreSQL primary in eu-central-1 (Frankfurt) — never replicated outside the EU
- +Cloudflare edge with EU-only routing option on Business plans
- +DPA available on request, sub-processors disclosed
- +Founders + company in PT (EU member state)
- +Right to erasure, export and processor agreement built in
The shortlist
Lovable
Supabase-based — Supabase offers EU regions but the builder itself is US.
Cursor
US-hosted. Privacy mode available but not full residency.
Bolt.new
US-hosted via StackBlitz.
Replit
US-hosted; some VPC options on enterprise.
FAQ
Is EU-hosting the same as GDPR-compliance?
No. EU-hosting reduces the legal basis for transfer concerns but GDPR also requires data minimisation, lawful basis, processor agreements, and user rights. VULK addresses all four.