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Which Pio Is Right for You? P100 vs P200 vs P400 vs P600

Compare throughput, bin capacity, and footprint to find your fit.

Pio Blog Which Pio Is Right for You? P100 vs P200 vs P400 vs P600

The right Pio depends on your order volume and space: P100 for small teams starting out, P200 for multi-channel growth, P400 for high-volume fulfillment, and P600 for multi-shift operations running up to 900 order lines an hour. Here's how to match each system to your warehouse.

What All Pio Systems Have in Common


Before we dive into the differences, here's what stays the same across the board:

  • Compact, cube-based design that maximizes storage capacity, even in tight warehouse spaces

  • Flexible monthly pricing with no massive upfront investment

  • Quick install and seamless integration with your existing workflows

  • One intuitive app for picking, packing, and managing inventory

  • Robots as a Service: hardware, support, and software updates are all included

  • Supported by AutoStore, the leader in cube storage automation

No matter which size you choose, you get enterprise-grade tech that's easy to use and designed to grow with you.

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P100: For businesses just starting out

Ideal for small teams with lower order volume.

  • Bin capacity: ~650–1,345 bins (depending on ceiling height)

  • Footprint: ~45 m²

  • Performance: Up to 360 order lines/hour

  • Perfect for: Small teams and lower throughput

One of our customers runs a tight, high-end subscription business from an 800 sq ft space, powered entirely by a P100. With just two team members, they fulfill 300+ orders a day without breaking a sweat.

P200: For growing, multi-channel brands


Great for operations expanding into wholesale, retail, or international shipping.

  • Bin capacity: ~1,400–2,930 bins

  • Footprint: ~89 m²

  • Performance: Up to 600 order lines/hour

  • Perfect for: Mid-sized operations scaling steadily

Think of P200 as your growing pains solution. It gives you more room without forcing a total redesign of your workflow.

P400: For high-volume fulfillment centers

Built for businesses with growing SKUs, multiple stations, or peak season surges.

  • Bin capacity: ~3,300–6,760 bins

  • Footprint: ~175 m²

  • Performance: Up to 600 order lines/hour

  • Perfect for: Brands experiencing or preparing for rapid growth

If you're shipping thousands of SKUs and struggling to keep your team efficient during launches or holiday season, P400 is the upgrade that pays for itself.

P600: For larger warehouses with high capacity needs

Our largest standard system, for operations that need serious scale and control.

  • Bin capacity: ~5,035–10,265 bins

  • Footprint: ~262 m²

  • Performance: Up to 900 order lines/hour

  • Perfect for: Multi-shift ops, B2B and B2C hybrid fulfillment, and complex logistics

One Pio customer consolidated a 3,000 sq ft manual setup into a fraction of the space and got a 5-6x increase in order output.

Not Sure What Size You Need? Start Here:

Use these quick cues to help guide your decision:

If you...
Start with...
Are just starting out with a small team and lower order volume
P100
Sell across multiple channels or brands, or are expanding into wholesale or retail
P200
Handle thousands of SKUs, face peak season surges, or need to clear frequent backlogs

P400

Run multiple shifts, handle both B2B and B2C, or store very large inventory volumes

P600

Throughput scales with the number of robots, so you choose a pick speed within your system's range and add robots as volume grows. P400 matches P200's top speed but roughly doubles its capacity, and P600 is the only system that unlocks 750 and 900 lines per hour. Bin capacity depends on your building height.

Still unsure? Simulate your setup based on your order volume, space, and goals, or talk to the Pio team so you're not guessing.

Why Pio

All Pio systems are built on the same foundation: high-performance, space-saving, and scalable automation created by AutoStore. With up to 90% less space needed, up to 80% labor savings, and 99.7% uptime, you can stop worrying about fulfillment and start focusing on growth.

Learn more about the technology behind it in Cube Storage for Small Businesses, a closer look at how cube storage is transforming small and mid-sized warehouses worldwide.

Whether you're just getting started or scaling fast, there's a Pio that fits right in. Take a closer look at which product fits you best.

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Ready to explore your options?

Talk to our team or use our system builder to simulate your layout.
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