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Pio vs. AutoStore

High Level Comparison:

Pio is an out-of-the-box, standardized, entry-level version of AutoStore. Pio is built on the proven technology from AutoStore but standardized on certain modules to keep the cost down. This means that it comes with some limitation on software features and AutoStore modules supported. The table below provides a high-level comparison between Pio and a standard AutoStore.

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Pio

AutoStore

Software features

Simple, standardized, yet configurable
(see pio.com/features).

Advanced and customizable

Software integration

Standard API / simple integration
No-code plug-ins
iPaaS

Advanced integration

Commercial model

Hybrid OPEX only
Standard 3-year contract
No buy-out

Based on customer request

AutoStore modules

Standardized (DDG, R5, Conveyor port, 330 bins, service tower, service trolley)

All available modules

Grid design

Standardized up to 10k bins
(additional cost for custom design)

Customized at all sizes
(no custom design fee)

SLA

Basic SLA included in price (Pio Essentials)
Premium SLA available at additional cost

Custom and premium SLAs based on customer needs

Dynamic capacity

Yes (add booster bots for peaks or as you grow)

Warehouse complexity

Low (typically stand-alone AutoStore)

Medium to high (based on customer needs)

Throughput

Typically up to 5-6000 OL / day

Any throughput need

Storage capacity

Typically up to 10k bins

Any storage need

Industries / use-cases supported

Low complexity e-com / 3PL / Industrial / In-store

Any industry / use case

Installation time

4-12 days (for P-range)

~16–24 weeks (custom design and integration)

Pio vs. AutoStore​

High Level Comparison:

Pio vs. AutoStore