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Sensara vs Tessa (Tinybots)
Both are professional tools for elderly care & long-term care. Tessa (Tinybots) has a stronger GDPR profile.
SensaraSensara (Rotterdam, NL)GDPR: Limitedon request
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
Tessa (Tinybots)Tinybots B.V. (Rotterdam, NL)GDPR: Strongon request (often reimbursed via the care provider)
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Tessa (Tinybots) has a stronger GDPR profile: Strong, against Limited for Sensara.
| Criterion | Sensara | Tessa (Tinybots) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Price | on request | on request (often reimbursed via the care provider) |
| Origin | Netherlands | Netherlands |
Choose Sensara if…
- you are looking for: AI-powered living pattern monitoring
- you are looking for: sensors without camera or sound
- you are looking for: alerts for falls, wandering or inactivity
Choose Tessa (Tinybots) if...
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you are looking for: spoken reminders, including medication
- you are looking for: care provider sets it up via web app
Features of Sensara
- AI-powered living pattern monitoring
- Sensors without camera or sound
- Alerts for falls, wandering or inactivity
- Traffic light model: green, amber, red
- Alerting app and tablet night round
- Family carer app at no extra cost
- Integration with EHRs and care centres
- Guidance via SensaraAcademy
Features of Tessa (Tinybots)
- Spoken reminders, including medication
- Care provider sets it up via web app
- Support with eating, hygiene, mobility
- Tessa Voice (speech) and Screen (+ image)
- For early to late-stage dementia
- Health insurance (Zvw/Wlz) via the Thuiszorgtechnologie benefit
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Sensara or Tessa (Tinybots)?
- Tessa (Tinybots) has a stronger GDPR profile. What matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is safer for your data: Sensara or Tessa (Tinybots)?
- Tessa (Tinybots) 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 elderly care & nursing homes.
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