LeafPlaza The European alternative to X / Bluesky

LeafPlaza is a social network from LeafPlaza OÜ in Estonia based on the Bluesky AT-Protocol. Users can post, reply, and follow content, similar to Bluesky or X. The network targets exclusively people residing in the EU, EFTA, or the United Kingdom. Each personal account goes through a human certification to exclude bot accounts.

LeafPlaza OÜ is registered in Estonia and is subject to Estonian and European law. According to the provider, hosting components are operated in Lithuania and Switzerland. User data is stored exclusively in the EU. Switzerland is not an EU member but is considered a third country with an adequacy decision. Which specific providers are used in the stack is not detailed on the public page.

LeafPlaza is Bluesky-compatible but owned by an Estonian OÜ and stores data exclusively in the EU. Bluesky Social is organized as a US public benefit corporation and is therefore subject to US law. LeafPlaza requires human certification per personal account, while Bluesky allows anonymous accounts. Bluesky has a significantly larger network and reach, while LeafPlaza offers paid accounts without advertising.