It is done. After much deliberation and some preparation time, I pulled the plug and migrated my entire server infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Infomaniak in Switzerland. For me, this step was not just a technical decision, but primarily a matter of principle.
In this report, I want to share my reasons for making this switch.
1. From Complexity to Simplicity
AWS is undoubtedly a powerful tool. It offers a technical solution for almost every conceivable problem. But for me – and probably for many other small to medium-sized projects – that is exactly the issue: the sheer volume of services, the cluttered dashboard, and the often incomprehensible pricing models are simply overwhelming. It feels like you spend more time setting up the right permissions (IAM) and trying to figure out why a service suddenly costs more than you do actually working on your projects.
Infomaniak, on the other hand, feels like a breath of fresh air. The interface is clean, logically structured, and above all, simple. You get exactly what you need without having to fight your way through a jungle of cryptic acronyms. The services do what they are supposed to do, the pricing is transparent and fair, and the learning curve is refreshingly gentle.
2. Digital Sovereignty: Goodbye, US Big Tech!
The second, equally important reason was my strong desire to reduce my dependence on major US technology corporations. In an era where data is the most valuable commodity, I no longer wanted to leave my infrastructure to the whims and privacy policies of American hyperscalers.
In Infomaniak, I found a partner that is not only based in Europe (Switzerland) but also strongly focuses on data privacy, sustainability (100% renewable energy), and independence. It is incredibly reassuring to know that my data falls under strict Swiss data protection laws rather than sitting on the servers of a company ultimately subject to the US Cloud Act.
Conclusion
The move naturally cost time and effort – a migration is never a walk in the park. But looking back, it was the best decision for my setup. I now have a system that I can fully oversee again, that doesn’t crush me with unnecessary complexity, and that gives me back a large chunk of my digital sovereignty. A clear win!