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PATS vs Source
Both are professional tools for greenhouse horticulture. Source has a stronger GDPR profile.
PATSPATS (Delft, Netherlands)GDPR: Limitedon request
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
SourceSource.ag B.V. (Amsterdam, Netherlands)GDPR: Strongon request
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Source has the stronger GDPR profile: strong, against limited for PATS.
| Criterion | PATS | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Strong |
| Origin | Netherlands | Netherlands |
Choose PATS if…
- what you're looking for: PATS-C camera counts flying insects
- what you're looking for: recognising insects by flight pattern
- what you're looking for: Trap-Eye: photographing and counting sticky traps
Choose Source if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- what you're looking for: Source Workspace: greenhouse data in one place
- what you're looking for: Cultivation Management with crop simulation
Features of PATS
- PATS-C camera counts flying insects
- Recognising insects by flight pattern
- Trap-Eye: photographing and counting sticky traps
- Recognising pests and beneficial insects
- Trap-Eye MAP GUIDE with hotspots
- Web dashboard with daily data
- PATS-X drone (in test phase)
Features of Source
- Source Workspace: greenhouse data in one place
- Cultivation Management with crop simulation
- Harvest Forecast
- Irrigation Control
- Source app for in-row crop measurements
- Ask Source: questions about your crop data
- Cultivation journal with notes and photos
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: PATS or Source?
- Source has a stronger GDPR profile. What weighs more for you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is safer for your data: PATS or Source?
- Source has the stronger GDPR profile (strong against limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for greenhouse horticulture.
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