Ottobot vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Ottobot (Ottonomy) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ottobot—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Ottobot2022
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Ottobot0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- OttobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ottobot—
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- OttobotACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Ottobot—
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- Ottobot—
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- Ottobot—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- Ottobotenclosed locked
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Ottobotlidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Ottobot—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Ottobot—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Ottobot—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ottobot—
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- OttobotYes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- OttobotYes
- Starship—
PMS / POS Integration
- OttobotYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- Ottobotcentralized cloud
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Ottobothard floor,low pile carpet
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OttobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type | enclosed locked | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $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, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, 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 | Ottobot | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
Ottobot 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 Ottobot and Starship?
Ottobot is made by Ottonomy. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Ottobot and Starship launched?
Ottobot launched in 2022. Starship launched in 2015.
How do Ottobot and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
Ottobot grades BBB on the Robo Index. Starship grades AA. 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.
Are Ottobot 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 Ottobot 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures
9 min readDelivery Robots
Last-Mile Delivery Pilots: 90 Days to a Decision
7 min readDelivery Robots
Indoor vs Outdoor Delivery: Why the Cost Gap Is Larger Than It Looks
7 min readDelivery Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
Ottobot 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.