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9brains as a Langdock alternative:
AI with European sovereignty in its DNA.

You do not have to choose between a powerful AI platform and genuine digital sovereignty. 9brains combines multi-model AI, data integration and agent automation with core infrastructure operated in Germany.

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Our position

Together for a sovereign Europe.

Europe needs powerful AI that companies here can control. For us, digital sovereignty does not start and end with the server location. It also includes infrastructure, ownership structure and the legal framework that applies to a provider.

German company

9brains is an independently run German company without a foreign parent company or foreign investors.

Independent control

We build our platform for European companies, with clear accountability and without corporate dependency outside Europe.

Infrastructure in Germany

The core infrastructure of 9brains is operated at Hetzner in Germany. Workspace data, knowledge bases and files remain in European infrastructure.

EU hosting is not automatically European sovereignty.

Langdock describes its standard offering as multi-tenant SaaS on Microsoft Azure with a server location in the EU. This is an important privacy and security characteristic. For organisations with high sovereignty requirements, however, the cloud provider, ownership structure and applicable jurisdiction also form part of the assessment.

The US CLOUD Act can require companies under US jurisdiction to disclose data in their possession, custody or control regardless of its physical location. The specific assessment always depends on architecture, contractual arrangements and data processing.

Ownership structure is part of the sovereignty question.

Langdock is often perceived as a German AI company. According to a report by Business Insider: Why Germany’s AI hope Langdock is based in the US Langdock Inc., based in Delaware, USA, stands behind the operating Berlin-based Langdock GmbH. The report refers to commercial-register records and describes Langdock Inc. as the sole owner of the German company.

For companies with high requirements for digital sovereignty, this matters: Not only the server location, but also the ownership structure and applicable jurisdiction form part of a well-founded assessment of an AI platform.

9brains takes a different approach: We are an independently run German company without a foreign parent company or foreign investors. We operate our core infrastructure at Hetzner in Germany.

An honest comparison

On equal footing and more

9brains and Langdock cover the core requirements of a modern AI platform. The difference lies in the implementation: 9brains combines model choice and integrations with sovereign infrastructure, locally connected business systems and curated knowledge.

Where 9brains goes further

Three differences for organisations with high requirements for sovereignty and their existing IT landscape.

Sovereign infrastructure at Hetzner

9brains

Core infrastructure at Hetzner in Germany, with European data hosting for workspace data, knowledge bases and files.

Langdock

Standard SaaS on Microsoft Azure with servers located in the EU.

Use existing on-premise systems

9brains

The 9brains Connector connects local sources such as Windows file servers, internal RAG systems, Oracle databases and other line-of-business systems. The systems remain in your infrastructure.

Langdock

Offers on-premise operation of the platform through a dedicated Kubernetes installation. This is a different approach from targeted connectivity to existing local systems.

Curated company knowledge

9brains

AI-supported knowledge management with curation, approvals, contradiction detection and an auditable change history.

Langdock

Knowledge bases and synchronized sources for search and retrieval.

What both platforms cover well

The shared foundations of a modern AI platform.

Leading AI models in one access point

9brains

Use leading AI models centrally and selectively approve them for each workspace.

Langdock

Use several leading AI models centrally.

Assistants and agents

9brains

No-code assistants, skills and AI agents for recurring tasks and workflows.

Langdock

Agents and workflows for recurring processes.

Tool integrations via REST API and MCP

9brains

REST APIs, MCP servers, custom skills and the 9brains Connector for individual systems.

Langdock

REST API, MCP, agent-to-agent and further integrations.

Governance and access control

9brains

User management, permissions, model approval, Microsoft SSO and optional MFA.

Langdock

Workspace permissions plus governance and admin controls according to product information.

The table presents 9brains capabilities in the context of core requirements for modern AI platforms. Information about Langdock, especially specific functionality and deployment options, is available directly on the Langdock website.

More than an AI chat

The platform for productive teams.

From the first secure request to an integrated enterprise workflow: 9brains brings AI to the places where teams work every day.

All relevant models. One access point.

Use leading AI models centrally instead of leaving teams alone with individual subscriptions, shadow AI and unclear data paths.

Skills and agents.

Create reusable skills and AI agents for offers, emails, analyses, onboarding and recurring specialist tasks without programming.

Company knowledge that answers.

Knowledge bases and RAG make approved documents, policies and processes discoverable in the right context.

Fits into your IT landscape.

Connect Microsoft 365, SharePoint, CRM, ERP and custom business systems through skills and MCP servers.

Choose the right fit

When is 9brains the right Langdock alternative?

9brains is especially suitable for companies that assess performance, personal support and European independence together.

  • You want an independently run German provider without a foreign parent company or foreign investors.
  • Your core infrastructure and workspace data should operate in European infrastructure controlled by 9brains.
  • You want to use multi-model AI, knowledge management, assistants and integrations as one platform.
  • You expect a personal contact and practical support for rollout, enablement and integrations.

Frequently asked questions

9brains and Langdock compared

Is 9brains a Langdock alternative?

Yes. 9brains offers a central multi-model AI platform with AI chat, assistants, skills, agents, knowledge management and integrations. The key difference is our view of sovereignty: 9brains is an independently run German company and operates its core infrastructure at Hetzner in Germany.

What is the difference between EU hosting and digital sovereignty?

EU hosting primarily describes the physical location of data. Digital sovereignty also considers who controls the infrastructure and provider, which laws apply to the companies involved and which dependencies exist on non-European corporations.

Where is 9brains operated?

The core infrastructure of 9brains is operated at Hetzner in Germany. Workspace data, knowledge bases and files remain in European infrastructure. Backups are stored within Europe.

Can I use different AI models and business systems in 9brains?

Yes. 9brains combines leading AI models in one platform and lets administrators selectively approve models. Microsoft 365, CRM, ERP and other integrations, plus custom skills and MCP servers, make it possible to embed the platform into existing workflows.

The next decision

Compare AI platforms. Include sovereignty in the decision.

Test 9brains with your team or discuss requirements, data sources and integrations directly with a founder.

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