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TransIP

Dutch domain registrar and cloud host: KVM VPS, managed Kubernetes, OpenStack public cloud, and S3/SWIFT object storage on Netherlands infrastructure.

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TransIP is a Leiden-based Dutch hosting and cloud brand that sells domains, web hosting, KVM virtual private servers, managed Kubernetes, OpenStack public cloud, and S3- and SWIFT-compatible object storage. Customer compute and storage are marketed as running in the Netherlands under TransIP B.V., with public ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and NEN 7510 certificates published for the Dutch team.blue NL entity family.

The product exists for builders who want root-level infrastructure and OpenStack tooling without contracting a US hyperscaler as the primary host. TransIP operates its own VPS platform (KVM, NVMe-backed Ceph-style triple replication, AMS0 Amsterdam and RTM0 Alblasserdam availability zones) and pairs it with a REST API covering domains, DNS, VPS, Kubernetes, and OpenStack projects.

The concrete differentiator versus global clouds is the combination of Dutch contracting entity, Netherlands residency claims for VPS/Kubernetes/object store, and an in-house control panel that also covers domain registration. It is a weaker fit if you need multi-continent regions, managed databases as a first-class product, or a published full customer-workload subprocessor schedule beyond the privacy policy.

EU-operated (NL BV)Netherlands residency (claimed)KVM VPS + APIManaged KubernetesOpenStack public cloudISO 27001 (claimed)

Shortlist TransIP when you want a Dutch BV contract for domains plus NL-hosted VPS, managed Kubernetes, OpenStack, or S3/SWIFT object storage. Skip when you need hyperscaler global regions or first-party managed databases; consider Hetzner, OVHcloud, or Scaleway instead.

Key capabilities

Root VPS on TransIP's KVM platform with package tiers, optional dedicated vCPU and IOPS add-ons, private networking, HA-IP, and load balancers. Storage is described as distributed NVMe with three copies; free in-zone backups every four hours, with optional weekly and offsite backups.

Control-panel Kubernetes where TransIP runs the control plane; customers add shared or dedicated worker node pools, attach NVMe or Big Storage volumes, and use HA-IP load balancing. Data is marketed as stored in the Netherlands with minute-based pay-as-you-go nodes.

Programmable OpenStack with Octavia load balancing, Barbican secret management, Cinder volume backups, and Terraform-friendly automation. First project is offered with a free trial window; infrastructure is described as multi-datacentre with triple rack-level copies.

Object storage with S3 and OpenStack SWIFT APIs, Keystone/S3 token management, and triple replication across Dutch availability zones. Usable standalone or beside VPS/OpenStack; billed on used storage and egress rather than reserved blocks.

Domain registration and DNS alongside infrastructure, with a documented REST API (api.transip.nl) for domains, VPS, Kubernetes, and OpenStack projects. Fits teams that want registrar plus compute under one Dutch operator.

At a glance

HQ
Leiden, Netherlands
Legal entity
TransIP B.V. (KvK 24345899); certs under team.blue NL B.V.
Group
team.blue (European hosting group, Belgian group HQ)
Primary regions
Netherlands (AMS0, RTM0; OpenStack multi-DC)
Commercial model
VPS packages + add-ons; pay-as-you-go Kubernetes/OpenStack/object storage
Regions
Netherlands: AMS0 (Amsterdam), RTM0 (Alblasserdam); OpenStack across multiple NL DCs (incl. Equinix AMS3 / EUNetworks named for some paths)
Compliance certs in region
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, NEN 7510:2017 (vendor PDF certificates)

Best fit when

  • Teams that need domains, DNS, and root VPS under one Dutch operator
  • Workloads that must stay in the Netherlands with AMS0/RTM0 style zone choice
  • Builders who want managed Kubernetes without running their own control plane
  • OpenStack users who want Horizon/API automation and EU-stored projects
  • Backup/media pipelines that need S3 or SWIFT endpoints with Dutch triple replication

Poor fit when

  • Architectures that require many non-EU regions as first-class products
  • Buyers who need a broad first-party managed database catalogue
  • Procurement that requires a published exhaustive customer-workload subprocessor register before scoring
  • Teams seeking a fully open-source TransIP control plane (the company operates OpenStack/K8s but is not an OSS vendor)

Consider instead when

  • When: You need large bare-metal choice and owned DE/FI parks with optional extra-EU cloud

    Consider: Hetzner

    Deeper server auction and multi-park footprint; different registrar story.

  • When: You need multi-country EU cloud plus SecNumCloud-style private cloud paths

    Consider: OVHcloud

    Broader region map and product depth; French group contracting.

  • When: You want more EU region pins or managed data services with selectable residency

    Consider: Scaleway or UpCloud

    Compare region lists and managed DB/Kubernetes packaging directly.

  • When: You specifically want another Dutch IaaS peer for side-by-side diligence

    Consider: Leaseweb or Cyso Cloud

    Similar NL diligence questions; different panel and product mix.

Jurisdiction & ownership

Legal entity
TransIP B.V., Vondellaan 47, 2332 AA Leiden (KvK 24345899, VAT NL812334966B01). ISO certificates published as team.blue NL B.V. Part of European team.blue group (Belgian group HQ).
US parent / control
No known US parent
CLOUD Act exposure (indicative)
Medium
Hosting / residency
Domain / serviceRoleOperatorStatusEvidence
VPS platform (AMS0/RTM0)Core compute + block storageTransIP B.V. (NL-operated racks) · TransIPEU hostedhttps://www.transip.eu/vps/infrastructuur (AMS0 Amsterdam, RTM0 Alblasserdam; triple NVMe copies; in-zone backups)
Object StoreObject storage (S3/SWIFT)TransIP (Netherlands, 3 AZ replication)EU hostedhttps://www.transip.eu/object-store
OpenStack Public Cloud facilitiesIaaS colocated capacityTransIP workloads; facilities include Equinix AMS3 and EUNetworks (plus GlobalSwitch/DataPlace per KB) · Equinix / EUNetworks / NL facilitiesPartialhttps://www.transip.eu/public-cloud/ and KB 331 datacenter certificates (Equinix US-parent colo in Amsterdam)

No known US parent. euHostedStatus is partial because OpenStack paths publicly name Equinix (US-parent colo) alongside NL facilities, and privacy lists US SaaS (Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, PayPal) on the commercial/website path. Core VPS/object store claims remain Netherlands-operated. Indicative only, not legal advice.

Sustainability

Not found

No dedicated public sustainability or renewable-energy datacentre page found on TransIP primary pages during this research pass.

  • Independent security / no-logs auditNot applicable
  • ISO 27001Vendor claimed
  • SOC 2 / SOC 3Not found
  • NEN 7510 (Dutch healthcare information security)Vendor claimed
  • +4

Considerations & known limitations

  • Lowteam.blue group entity complexity

    Brand is TransIP B.V.; certificates use team.blue NL B.V. Procurement should map the exact contracting entity, DPA signatory, and cert scope to the services purchased.

  • MediumUS SaaS on website/payments path

    Privacy policy discloses Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and PayPal. These are not described as the VPS storage backend, but they affect overall vendor diligence and CLOUD Act style questionnaires.

  • LowEquinix-named OpenStack facilities

    OpenStack facility list includes Equinix AMS3 (US-parent colo operator). Workloads remain in Amsterdam physically; treat as partial EU-hosted diligence, not AWS-region hosting.

  • MediumNarrower managed-platform depth than hyperscalers

    No broad multi-continent region map or hyperscaler-class managed database suite on the pages reviewed. Teams needing those should plan self-managed stacks or another cloud.

  • MediumNo standalone public subprocessor register found

    Diligence relies on privacy policy, product pages, and DPA rather than a dedicated exhaustive subprocessor HTML table. Request an up-to-date schedule under NDA if required.

Open questions for due diligence

  • Which legal entity signs the order form and DPA for your SKU mix (TransIP B.V. vs team.blue NL B.V.)?
  • Can TransIP provide a current customer-workload subprocessor list covering backups, support tooling, and OpenStack facility operators?
  • What is the exact ISO/NEN certificate scope relative to VPS vs Kubernetes vs OpenStack vs Object Store?
  • Are offsite VPS backups always confined to Dutch availability zones under contract, including disaster scenarios?
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Frequently Asked Questions

VPS docs place instances in AMS0 (Amsterdam) or RTM0 (Alblasserdam). Object Store is described as hosted in the Netherlands with three-way replication across availability zones. OpenStack is described as EU-stored and spread across multiple Dutch datacentres, with Equinix AMS3 and EUNetworks named as additional OpenStack facility providers. Confirm the exact zone for each resource in the control panel before treating residency as contractual.

The privacy policy lists TransIP B.V., Leiden, Netherlands (KvK 24345899). TransIP sits in the European team.blue group (Belgian group HQ). Published ISO PDFs on the site use team.blue NL B.V. naming. There is no known US corporate parent of the operating company; group investors include non-US PE/pension capital. Governing law for consumer/business terms should still be read on the live Terms page for your contract path.

Yes: a processor agreement is available to accept in the control panel (knowledge base: Data processor agreements at TransIP). The certifications page publishes downloadable ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, and NEN 7510:2017 PDFs. No clear product-level SOC 2 claim was found on the primary legal/security pages reviewed for this draft.

No. TransIP is strong for Dutch VPS, Kubernetes, OpenStack, object storage, and domains, but it does not market a broad multi-continent region map or a full suite of first-party managed database engines comparable to the major hyperscalers. If you need those, shortlist Hetzner, OVHcloud, Scaleway, or UpCloud depending on region and managed-service needs.

The privacy policy names payment processors (including iDEAL and PayPal) and, with consent, Google Analytics plus Google reCAPTCHA for the website. Domain registrations share holder data with the relevant registry WHOIS processes. Customer VPS/object fabrics are described as TransIP-operated in Dutch facilities; a complete standalone customer-workload subprocessor schedule beyond the privacy policy was not found on the public pages reviewed.