Allview
Romania
EU
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European Alternatives to Framework Computer
Captiva
Germany
EU
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CSL Computer
Germany
EU
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MNT Research
Germany
EU
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Schenker Technologies
Germany
EU
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SKIKK
Netherlands
EU
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Spain
EU
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United Kingdom
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TUXEDO Computers
Germany
EU
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Wortmann
Germany
EU
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Submit SuggestionFramework Computer is a US company headquartered in San Francisco, founded in 2020.[1] It sells repairable, upgradeable laptops and a desktop: the Framework Laptop 12, 13, 13 Pro and 16 and the Framework Desktop.[2] Its stated mission is consumer electronics that people can repair, customize and upgrade.[1]
European alternatives to Framework
If you are looking for a Framework laptop alternative from Europe, the list below covers all laptop and PC brands in our catalog. Not every brand sells modular hardware, so check the repair and upgrade options for each model.
- MNT Research in Berlin makes open source hardware laptops that are modular and repairable.[3]
- TUXEDO Computers in Augsburg sells customizable Linux notebooks and desktop PCs.[4]
What to compare
Look at which parts are replaceable (battery, memory, storage, ports), whether spare parts are sold separately, how long the maker supports the model, and which operating systems are supported.
Sources
- [1] Framework Computer: About Framework. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [2] Framework Computer: Framework Computer | Modular Laptops & PCs You Can Repair and Upgrade. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [3] MNT Research: MNT Research GmbH. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [4] TUXEDO Computers: TUXEDO Computers. Retrieved October 17, 2026.