I had narrowed my choices down to the Pool Pilot Digital and the Aqualogic PS-8 when my pool was built. I opted for the automation and am happy that I did since I also have a spa, water features, and lighting in the pool, spa, and fiber optics in the water features, a heat pump, plus I have automation for a pressure side cleaner and solar once I save up enough to add them on. I have been more than happy with the chlorine generation feature of the Aqualogic. I will say that if I had not gone that route I would have chosen the Pool Pilot. It does have some nice features such as the auto temp compensation..but since I test my FC on a regular basis it is very easy to adjust my output on the Aqualogic using the remote in my house! I also like the freeze protection feature of the Aqualogic!