What is the advantage of using PVC plinth profiles over aluminium?

Plinth profiles (also known as starter strips) are the base on which the first layer of insulation is laid. It has an auxiliary function (in levelling Styrofoam boards and levelling gaps), a protective function (made of aluminium, it does not allow rodents to enter the thermal insulation) and an anti-moisture function (eaves or drip caps allow rainwater to run off freely). There are two types of profiles available on the market - [...].