Honest comparison

Which AI platform
is right for you

EuGPT, OpenRouter, Mistral La Plateforme, ChatGPT — four very different platforms. Here are the honest differences, without the marketing gloss.

Feature matrix

Direct comparison

Feature
EuGPT
Frankfurt 🇩🇪
OpenRouter
USA 🇺🇸
Mistral La Plateforme
France 🇫🇷
ChatGPT
USA 🇺🇸
Provider headquarters
Germany
USA
France
USA
DPA under GDPR Art. 28
Included at signup
Not available
Via AWS DPA
Via OpenAI Ireland
Inference guaranteed in the EU
Yes, Frankfurt
Global routing (US default)
Yes, EU region
US fallback possible
Model breadth
~100 (curated, EU-compliant)
300+ (all providers)
Mistral models only
OpenAI models only
Frontier models (GPT-4, Claude)
Via bridge (labelled)
Directly available
Not available
Own GPT models
OpenAI API-compatible
Drop-in replacement
Drop-in replacement
Partially
Own API
Chat UI for non-developers
Yes
API only
Le Chat
ChatGPT app
Custom GPTs (user-created)
Yes, with GPT Store
Not available
Not available
Yes
Credits or subscription
Credits + optional subscription
From $5 in credits
PAYG available
Seat-based subscription required
German support & invoicing
Yes, German VAT invoice
English, US invoice
English/French
Via OpenAI Ireland
Consulting & setup packages
Fixed-price packages
Not offered
Not offered
Only via partners
No training on customer data
Guaranteed
Depends on provider
Guaranteed
Opt-out required

Correct as of: 09/2026. Feature sets change constantly across providers — if you spot a discrepancy, feedback is welcome at info@eugpt.eu.

In all honesty

When each provider is the right fit

We believe in honesty. Here is when each platform is the right choice.

EuGPT

When GDPR compliance is mandatory

You need a DPA, EU hosting and a local contracting partner. You want self-service and consulting in one place. You have a mix of developers and non-developers. SMEs with compliance obligations or a strict DE/EU policy.

Ideal for: tax advisory firms, clinics, law firms, banking pilots, privacy-conscious SMEs
OpenRouter

When model breadth matters

You need access to every frontier model (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini) and want the lowest margin and global routing. GDPR does not matter to you, or you are not handling personal data.

Ideal for: indie developers, US startups, AI hobbyists, B2C apps without EU compliance requirements
Mistral La Plateforme

When Mistral models are enough

You are happy with the Mistral portfolio (Large, Codestral, Pixtral), do not need a model aggregator, and accept a French provider hosted on AWS in the EU.

Ideal for: Mistral enthusiasts, EU tech advocates without a requirement for a German contracting partner
ChatGPT

When only GPT matters

You are locked into the OpenAI ecosystem (GPT Store, Sora, Voice Mode). You need the newest OpenAI features immediately and accept a US provider with seat-based subscriptions.

Ideal for: individuals, US enterprises, power users who need GPT-specific features
The position

What only EuGPT offers

No one else has all of these at once:

  • DPA under GDPR Art. 28 included directly at signup — not via third countries, not via DPA workarounds.
  • Self-hosted inference from Frankfurt — external providers are clearly labelled instead of hidden behind global routing.
  • Chat UI & OpenAI-compatible API in a single product — for non-developers and developers alike.
  • Custom GPTs with GPT Store build your own assistant without code, on German servers.
  • Consulting as fixed-price packages a local point of contact instead of an anonymous SaaS hotline.
  • Credits or self-hosted subscription from €5 in credits, an optional subscription for included usage, German VAT invoicing.

This combination does not exist anywhere else. If even one of these points matters to you, EuGPT is the right choice.

Migration

Switch in 3 steps

Switching from OpenAI, OpenRouter or any other OpenAI-compatible API is trivial.

1

Sign up

Create an account in under 2 minutes. Welcome credits to try it out, no credit card required.

2

Create an API key

Generate an API key in the dashboard. OpenAI-compatible — existing integrations work immediately.

3

Change the endpoint

Replace the base URL with api.eugpt.eu/v1. Self-hosted stays in Germany; external providers are labelled.

// Before (OpenAI / OpenRouter)
baseURL: "https://api.openai.com/v1"
// After (EuGPT)
baseURL: "https://api.eugpt.eu/v1"
Ready to switch?

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Pay-as-you-go from €5, or an optional self-hosted subscription. No subscription required, welcome credits to try it out.

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