SoftBank Whiz price and commercial cleaning alternatives
SoftBank Robotics, Japan · service robot
SoftBank Whiz by SoftBank Robotics (Japan) is a service robot; the index lists it at $25,000 as of 2026-09, status: for sale.
US distributor listings quote $25,000 to buy the Whiz commercial vacuum outright, or robot-as-a-service starting around $699/month, with an alternate comparison-table figure of about $1,042/month depending on term length. SoftBank Robotics itself publishes no price and sells by quote; the subscription bundles hardware, installation, training, software updates and support, while filters, dust bags, brushes and replacement batteries are extra.
Verified as of 2026-09 · how we verify prices
SoftBank Whiz vs its class
Computed from this index: medians across the service robot models that publish each figure. No estimates — the medians move as the data does. 24 models
| Metric | This model | Class median | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, mid of range | $25,000 | $20,375 | ×1.23 |
| Weight | 30 kg | 49 kg | ×0.61 |
| Height | 65.3 cm | 123 cm | ×0.53 |
| Speed | 0.5 m/s | 1.2 m/s | ×0.42 |
| Battery life | 3 h | 8 h | ×0.38 |
Alternatives & how they compare
SoftBank Whiz against its closest rivals in this class — Western and Chinese alternatives side by side, by price and key specs.
| Model | Maker | Price (USD) | Payload | DoF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoftBank Whiz | SoftBank Robotics (Japan) | $25,000 | — | — | For sale |
| BUTLERBOT W3 | Keenon Robotics (China) | $19,000–$29,600 | 20 kg | — | For sale |
| Gausium Phantas | Gausium (Gaussian Robotics) (China) | $23,800–$29,500 | — | — | For sale |
| Hello Robot Stretch 3 | Hello Robot (USA) | $24,950 | 2 kg | 7 | For sale |
Total cost of ownership — indicative
A model estimate built from our verified price data and industry rules of thumb. Not a vendor offer: exact numbers come with a factory quote.
| Cost item | Estimate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Hardware (index price) | $25,000 |
| Delivery & import | +5–12% · $1,250–$3,000 |
| Commissioning & integration | +10–25% · $2,500–$6,250 |
| Maintenance & support, per year | 5–10% · $1,250–$2,500 |
| Indicative 3-year TCO | $32,500–$41,750 |
Best SoftBank Whiz alternatives for commercial cleaning
Whiz is a 30 kg autonomous commercial vacuum with a documented $25,000 reseller price and robot-as-a-service offers from about $839 per month. The closest alternative is not automatically the cheapest robot: cleaning method, floor type, runtime, consumables and local service coverage determine whether two machines solve the same job.
For initial budgeting, Keenon KLEENBOT C30 lists near $12,200 with a six-hour battery, Pudu CC1 lists at $24,000–$31,250 with five hours, and the larger Gausium Scrubber 50 Pro lists at $39,999–$43,000 with three hours. These are hardware comparisons; installation, mapping, training, support and consumables can change the final deployment cost.
Buyer checklist
- Define whether the site needs dry vacuuming, wet scrubbing or a machine that combines several floor-care tasks.
- Compare purchase and subscription quotes on the same term, service scope and consumables assumptions.
- Run a site trial against floor area, obstacles, charging access and the cleaning team’s actual shift pattern.
Compare the Keenon KLEENBOT C30Compare the Pudu CC1Compare the Gausium Scrubber 50 ProSee the service robot cost guide
SoftBank Whiz pricing FAQ
What is the best alternative to the SoftBank Whiz robot?
The best alternative depends on the cleaning job. Documented options include the Keenon KLEENBOT C30 at about $12,200, Pudu CC1 at $24,000–$31,250 and Gausium Scrubber 50 Pro at $39,999–$43,000. Compare cleaning method, floor type, runtime and service coverage before comparing price.
Is the SoftBank Whiz subscription cheaper than buying it?
A 36-month subscription from about $839 per month totals roughly $30,204 before consumables, versus a documented $25,000 hardware purchase price. The subscription can include installation, training, software updates and support, so the two figures are not directly equivalent.
Can you still buy a SoftBank Whiz?
Yes. US distributor listings offer outright purchase and robot-as-a-service plans, while SoftBank Robotics sells through a quote-based enterprise process rather than publishing an open manufacturer price.
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