Jibo vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Jibo (Jibo Inc.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JiboUnited States
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Jibo2014
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Jibo0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jibo$900
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jibo—
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- JiboACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $900 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jibo and Starship?
Jibo is made by Jibo Inc., based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Jibo and Starship launched?
Jibo launched in 2014. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does Jibo cost compared to Starship?
Jibo is listed at $900. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do Jibo and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jibo scores 56/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jibo and Starship comparable?
Jibo is categorized as Hospitality Service; Starship as Delivery. 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 Hospitality Service And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Jibo 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: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Jibo vs Starship compares two robots in the hospitality-service and delivery 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.