Kiwibot vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- Starshipenclosed locked
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- Starship—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Kiwibot—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Kiwibot—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- StarshipYes
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- Starship—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- Starship—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $190 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20.5 kg | 23 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type | enclosed locked | enclosed locked |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $190 USD | $5,500 USD |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $2,200 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, Noise Level, Display Size
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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 | Kiwibot | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $190 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,810 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +131486% | +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 Kiwibot and Starship?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Kiwibot and Starship launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does Kiwibot cost compared to Starship?
Kiwibot is listed at $190. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do Kiwibot and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
Kiwibot grades A on the Robo Index. Starship grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Kiwibot and Starship?
Kiwibot carries up to 4 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Kiwibot 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 Kiwibot 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
Kiwibot 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 Index is calculated.