Autel Alpha vs FROG
Side-by-side comparison of Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) and FROG (Institute of Automation) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autel AlphaChina
- FROG—
Year First Available
- Autel Alpha2024
- FROG2010
Verified Deployments
- Autel Alpha0 Deployments
- FROG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Autel Alpha$27,471
- FROG$90,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
- FROG12 hrs
Availability Status
- Autel AlphaACTIVE
- FROGACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $27,471 | $90,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Autel Alpha and FROG?
Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. FROG is made by Institute of Automation.
When were Autel Alpha and FROG launched?
Autel Alpha launched in 2024. FROG launched in 2010.
How much does Autel Alpha cost compared to FROG?
Autel Alpha is listed at $27,471. FROG is listed at $90,000.
How do Autel Alpha and FROG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Autel Alpha scores 64/100. FROG scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Autel Alpha and FROG comparable?
Autel Alpha is categorized as Aerial; FROG as Research. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Aerial And Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Aerial And Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Autel Alpha and FROG?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Autel Alpha vs FROG compares two robots in the aerial and research categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.