C30 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of C30 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- C30China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- C30—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- C300 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- C30$9,710 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- C3010 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- C30ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- C30—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- C3035 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- C30490x520x750
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- C30—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- C30hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- C300.8 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- C3049 cm
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- C30—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- C3010 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- C305.5 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- C30Yes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- C30single dashboard
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- C30hard floor
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- C30$9,710 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $9,710 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 490x520x750 | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 49 cm | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $9,710 USD | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | C30 | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $9,710 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 2.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $240,290 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2475% | +4445% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes C30 and Starship?
C30 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does C30 cost compared to Starship?
C30 is listed at $9,710. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do C30 and Starship compare on the Robo Score?
C30 scores 56.3 on the Robo Score. Starship scores 65.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are C30 and Starship in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between C30 and Starship?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
C30 vs Starship compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.