FlexSwift MAX vs Freight 500
Side-by-side comparison of FlexSwift MAX (Syrius Technology) and Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexSwift MAXChina
- Freight 500United States
Year First Available
- FlexSwift MAX—
- Freight 5002017
Verified Deployments
- FlexSwift MAX0 Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlexSwift MAXContact for quote
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlexSwift MAX—
- Freight 5009 hrs
Availability Status
- FlexSwift MAXACTIVE
- Freight 500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- FlexSwift MAX—
- Freight 500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- FlexSwift MAXgoods to person
- Freight 500other
Width
- FlexSwift MAX—
- Freight 5001,016 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- FlexSwift MAXother
- Freight 500other
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- FlexSwift MAXli ion
- Freight 500other
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexSwift MAXContact for quote
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | other |
| Width (values differ) | — | 1,016 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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 | FlexSwift MAX | Freight 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $35,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +614% |
FlexSwift MAX has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes FlexSwift MAX and Freight 500?
FlexSwift MAX is made by Syrius Technology, based in CN. Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US.
How do FlexSwift MAX and Freight 500 compare on the Robo Score?
FlexSwift MAX scores 54.5 on the Robo Score. Freight 500 scores 70.0. 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 FlexSwift MAX and Freight 500 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FlexSwift MAX and Freight 500?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
FlexSwift MAX vs Freight 500 compares two robots in the amr-warehouse 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.