AgentDock

Open-source infrastructure for building and deploying production AI agents

LightOn

Sovereign enterprise GenAI platform deployed on-prem, air-gapped, or EU cloud

AgentDock

Moderate

12/25

LightOn

Excellent

22/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionAgentDockLightOn

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

AgentDock: Self-hosted deployment provides full data residency control. No data leaves the organisation's infrastructure when self-hosted.

LightOn: Deploys on-premise, in customer VPC, or air-gapped on EU infrastructure, so data never leaves the customer's own security perimeter. Strongest possible residency posture.

3/5

Self-hosted deployment provides full data residency control. No data leaves the organisation's infrastructure when self-hosted.

5/5

Deploys on-premise, in customer VPC, or air-gapped on EU infrastructure, so data never leaves the customer's own security perimeter. Strongest possible residency posture.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

AgentDock: US entity. Self-hosted deployment minimises jurisdictional concerns as no data is transmitted to the vendor.

LightOn: French SA incorporated in France, listed on Euronext Growth Paris, with no US parent. Fully under EU/French jurisdiction.

2/5

US entity. Self-hosted deployment minimises jurisdictional concerns as no data is transmitted to the vendor.

5/5

French SA incorporated in France, listed on Euronext Growth Paris, with no US parent. Fully under EU/French jurisdiction.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

AgentDock: Self-hosted deployment gives organisations complete control over data retention. No vendor data collection from self-hosted instances.

LightOn: In-perimeter deployment means no customer data is sent out or used to train shared models, and retention is governed by the customer's own infrastructure. Scored 4 rather than 5 as public DPA/retention-control documentation is limited.

4/5

Self-hosted deployment gives organisations complete control over data retention. No vendor data collection from self-hosted instances.

4/5

In-perimeter deployment means no customer data is sent out or used to train shared models, and retention is governed by the customer's own infrastructure. Scored 4 rather than 5 as public DPA/retention-control documentation is limited.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

AgentDock: No security certifications. Very early-stage open-source project. Source code publicly auditable.

LightOn: Holds SOC 2 Type 1. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II are not confirmed in published sources, and ANSSI SecNumCloud appears to be a positioning goal rather than a confirmed qualification.

1/5

No security certifications. Very early-stage open-source project. Source code publicly auditable.

3/5

Holds SOC 2 Type 1. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II are not confirmed in published sources, and ANSSI SecNumCloud appears to be a positioning goal rather than a confirmed qualification.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

AgentDock: Self-hosting capability supports data sovereignty requirements. Early-stage project without formal compliance documentation or certifications.

LightOn: Purpose-built for regulated and sovereign EU buyers, with public-sector and defense/aerospace references (CNES, Safran, French tax authority) and GDPR/AI Act alignment.

2/5

Self-hosting capability supports data sovereignty requirements. Early-stage project without formal compliance documentation or certifications.

5/5

Purpose-built for regulated and sovereign EU buyers, with public-sector and defense/aerospace references (CNES, Safran, French tax authority) and GDPR/AI Act alignment.

Total Score

12/25

22/25

Best For

AgentDock

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment; teams on a tight budget.

LightOn

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; regulated industries (CNIL, AMF); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment; enterprises requiring SSO integration.

Detailed Comparison

AgentDock vs LightOn: Trust & Compliance Comparison

AgentDock (AgentDock, US) scores 12/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. Open-source infrastructure for building and deploying production AI agents. LightOn (LightOn, FR) scores 22/25 with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Sovereign enterprise GenAI platform deployed on-prem, air-gapped, or EU cloud.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

LightOn leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●AgentDock (3/5): Self-hosted deployment provides full data residency control. No data leaves the organisation's infrastructure when self-hosted.

●LightOn (5/5): Deploys on-premise, in customer VPC, or air-gapped on EU infrastructure, so data never leaves the customer's own security perimeter. Strongest possible residency posture.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

LightOn leads with 5/5 vs 2/5.

●AgentDock (2/5): US entity. Self-hosted deployment minimises jurisdictional concerns as no data is transmitted to the vendor.

●LightOn (5/5): French SA incorporated in France, listed on Euronext Growth Paris, with no US parent. Fully under EU/French jurisdiction.

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●AgentDock (4/5): Self-hosted deployment gives organisations complete control over data retention. No vendor data collection from self-hosted instances.

●LightOn (4/5): In-perimeter deployment means no customer data is sent out or used to train shared models, and retention is governed by the customer's own infrastructure. Scored 4 rather than 5 as public DPA/retention-control documentation is limited.

#### Certifications

LightOn leads with 3/5 vs 1/5.

●AgentDock (1/5): No security certifications. Very early-stage open-source project. Source code publicly auditable.

●LightOn (3/5): Holds SOC 2 Type 1. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II are not confirmed in published sources, and ANSSI SecNumCloud appears to be a positioning goal rather than a confirmed qualification.

#### Regulatory Fit

LightOn leads with 5/5 vs 2/5.

●AgentDock (2/5): Self-hosting capability supports data sovereignty requirements. Early-stage project without formal compliance documentation or certifications.

●LightOn (5/5): Purpose-built for regulated and sovereign EU buyers, with public-sector and defense/aerospace references (CNES, Safran, French tax authority) and GDPR/AI Act alignment.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	AgentDock	LightOn
SOC 2 Type 1	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

LightOn has a clear trust advantage, scoring 22/25 compared to AgentDock's 12/25. LightOn particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, AgentDock or LightOn?

AgentDock has a TrustKit score of 12/25 while LightOn scores 22/25. LightOn currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do AgentDock and LightOn compare on data residency?

AgentDock scores 3/5 for data residency (Self-hosted deployment provides full data residency control. No data leaves the organisation's infrastructure when self-hosted.), while LightOn scores 5/5 (Deploys on-premise, in customer VPC, or air-gapped on EU infrastructure, so data never leaves the customer's own security perimeter. Strongest possible residency posture.).

Are AgentDock and LightOn GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. AgentDock has a regulatory fit score of 2/5 and LightOn scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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