EU-Hosted Instead of AWS Virginia
Short.io advertises low prices but hosts on AWS in Virginia, USA. After Schrems II, a real compliance risk. Smoio offers true EU hosting in Frankfurt.
| Feature | Smoio | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliant | ||
| No Cookies | ||
| EU Hosting | ||
| Germany Hosting | ||
| Schrems II Compliant | ||
| No JavaScript Tracker | ||
| Transparent Tracking | ||
| Custom Domains | ||
| API Access | ||
| Click Analytics | ||
| Geo Tracking | ||
| Device Detection |
Short.io uses AWS servers in Virginia, USA. Your click data is processed in the USA - a clear Schrems II violation.
Short.io uses Google Tag Manager and PostHog. These tools collect extensive user data and require consent.
Short.io markets itself as "GDPR compliant" but hides the US hosting. A hidden risk for EU companies.
Smoio hosts in Frankfurt with a German provider. Your data never leaves the EU.
No Google Tag Manager, no PostHog, no JavaScript tracking. Server-side tracking without consent requirements.
We publicly document what we track and what we don't. No marketing promises, just technical facts.
Avoid Schrems II risks with Smoio - link tracking completely from Germany.
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