Starship vs SwitchBot Lock Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Starship (Starship Technologies) and SwitchBot Lock Pro (SwitchBot US) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarshipUnited States
- SwitchBot Lock ProUnited States
Year First Available
- Starship2015
- SwitchBot Lock Pro2026
Verified Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
- SwitchBot Lock Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Starship$5,500
- SwitchBot Lock Pro$120
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Availability Status
- StarshipACTIVE
- SwitchBot Lock ProACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Starship10 kg
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
IP Rating
- Starship—
- SwitchBot Lock ProIP65
Robot Weight
- Starship23 kg
- SwitchBot Lock Pro1.6 kg
Dimensions
- Starship569x678x554
- SwitchBot Lock Pro122 x 62.6 x 66.8
Compartment Type
- Starshipenclosed locked
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Max Speed
- Starship1.7 m/s
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Min Passable Width
- Starship56.9 cm
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Starship61 m
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Auto Docking
- StarshipYes
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Starshipcentralized cloud
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Floor Compatibility
- Starshiphard floor
- SwitchBot Lock Pro—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Starship$5,500
- SwitchBot Lock Pro$120
Warranty
- Starship—
- SwitchBot Lock Pro1 yrs
|  | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $120 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 23 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 569x678x554 | 122 x 62.6 x 66.8 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | 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 (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $120 |
| 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, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Starship and SwitchBot Lock Pro?
Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US. SwitchBot Lock Pro is made by SwitchBot US, based in US.
When were Starship and SwitchBot Lock Pro launched?
Starship launched in 2015. SwitchBot Lock Pro launched in 2026.
How much does Starship cost compared to SwitchBot Lock Pro?
Starship is listed at $5,500. SwitchBot Lock Pro is listed at $120.
Are Starship and SwitchBot Lock Pro 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 Starship and SwitchBot Lock Pro?
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
About this comparison
Starship vs SwitchBot Lock Pro 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.