Big sticker prices make humanoids feel out of reach. But a growing number of robots now come with monthly prices. Here’s the honest breakdown, with real public examples. We don’t lend money and we aren’t paid by any of these providers.
Buy
You pay up front and own the robot. This makes sense when you know the use case, you’ll use it for years, and you can handle maintenance and software updates yourself.
Example: 1X NEO lists $20,000 to buy. 1x.tech/order
Subscribe or lease
You pay monthly and get a lower barrier to entry. Read the term length, what happens at the end, and who covers repairs.
Example: 1X NEO at $499/mo, with a $200 refundable deposit (maker). 1x.tech/order
Example: RobotLAB offers lease-to-own and third-party financing (Ascentium Capital, Conners Financial), marketed “from $499/mo.” robotlab.com/financing
RaaS (Robot-as-a-Service)
You pay for the robot’s output, and the provider handles the hardware, updates, and often support. This is common for businesses that want to test without a big capital purchase.
Example: RaaSX (AgiBot Benelux, EU only). RaaS from €996, €1,873, or €5,894 per month on a 36-month term, and weekly rental from €1,500. raasx.nl
Example: Agility Digit is offered as RaaS through the maker. No list price is published. agilityrobotics.com
Quick compare
| Buy | Lease / subscribe | RaaS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up front | High | Low (deposit) | Low |
| Ownership | Yes | Sometimes (lease-to-own) | No |
| Maintenance | You | Varies by contract | Usually the provider |
| Best for | Long-term, known use | Trying a home robot | Business pilots |
Next: Estimate total cost of ownership for any of these options.
Not financial advice. Terms change, so always read the provider’s current terms before signing. Prices as published by each provider and last checked Oct 27, 2026.