The best alternatives to SOTO (2026)
As of Oktober 2026: even lists 63 alternatives to SOTO in the category Automate transports in the warehouse, the highest rated is AGILOX ONE with ★5,0 from 2 reviews (category average: ★4,8). The ranking is earned: verified profiles and real user reviews decide, there are no paid placements.
SOTO
JungheinrichNo reviews yetUse case: High liftBattery technology: Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion)Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion
63 alternatives at a glance
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AGILOX
even Score95out of 100
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5.0
Reliab.
5.0
Maintenance
5.0
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AGILOX
even Score95out of 100
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5.0
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5.0
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Jungheinrich
even Score95out of 100
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5.0
Reliab.
5.0
Maintenance
4.0
Automate transports in the warehouse
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Carrybots GmbH
even Score91out of 100
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4.5
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4.0
Maintenance
4.5
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SOTO and alternatives in a feature comparison
| Feature | SOTO(this solution) | AGILOX ONE | AGILOX OCF | EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | ★5,0 (2) | ★5,0 (1) | ★4,7 (1) |
| Use case | High lift | Low lift | Low lift | High lift |
| Battery technology | Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) | — | — | Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) |
| Industry | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion | — | — | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion |
| Communication protocols | CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS | — | — | CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Charging options | Inductive charging with spot charging systems | Charging via sliding contacts | Charging via sliding contacts | Charging via sliding contacts |
| Humidity | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry |
| Market segment | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market |
| Possible handover points | Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack | — | — | Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack |
| Navigation technology | Contour navigation | Contour navigation, Laser navigation | Contour navigation, Laser navigation | Inductive guidance, RFID tags |
| Interface standard | VDA5050-ready | — | — | — |
| Temperature range | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) |
| Soft Facts | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone |
| Pricing model | One-time payment, Leasing, Rental | One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use | One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use | One-time payment, Leasing |
| Noise level | 65 db | — | — | 65 db |
| Load capacity | 240 Kilogramm | 1.000 Kilogramm | 1.500 Kilogramm | 1.600 Kilogramm |
| Number of devices in operation | — | 1.600 Geräte | 1.600 Geräte | — |
How do the alternatives differ from SOTO?
- AGILOX ONE: Use case: Low lift instead of High lift; Charging options: Charging via sliding contacts instead of Inductive charging with spot charging systems; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, Laser navigation instead of Contour navigation; Temperature range: Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) instead of Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C); Soft Facts: 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use instead of One-time payment, Leasing, Rental; Load capacity: 1.000 Kilogramm instead of 240 Kilogramm.
- AGILOX OCF: Use case: Low lift instead of High lift; Charging options: Charging via sliding contacts instead of Inductive charging with spot charging systems; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, Laser navigation instead of Contour navigation; Temperature range: Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) instead of Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C); Soft Facts: 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use instead of One-time payment, Leasing, Rental; Load capacity: 1.500 Kilogramm instead of 240 Kilogramm.
- EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a: Battery technology: Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) instead of Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion); Charging options: Charging via sliding contacts instead of Inductive charging with spot charging systems; Navigation technology: Inductive guidance, RFID tags instead of Contour navigation; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing instead of One-time payment, Leasing, Rental; Load capacity: 1.600 Kilogramm instead of 240 Kilogramm.
- HERBIE M: Use case: Towing / tugger, Low lift, Underride instead of High lift; Battery technology: Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) instead of Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion); Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Textiles and fashion instead of Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion; Communication protocols: CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Modbus, WebSocket instead of CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS; Charging options: Battery swap systems, Inductive charging with spot charging systems, Wired charging instead of Inductive charging with spot charging systems; Humidity: Humid, Dry instead of Dry; Market segment: Enterprise, Mid-market instead of Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market; Possible handover points: Block, Turntable, Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Manual handover, Rack, Gravity roller conveyor instead of Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, RFID tags, Optical track instead of Contour navigation; Pricing model: Subscription, One-time payment, Leasing, Rental instead of One-time payment, Leasing, Rental; Load capacity: 250 Kilogramm instead of 240 Kilogramm.
- "Goods on Hanger" Solutions for Industry: Market segment: Enterprise, Small business instead of Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market; Soft Facts: CE Certification, Standalone instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing instead of One-time payment, Leasing, Rental.
Frequently asked questions about SOTO alternatives
What is the best alternative to SOTO?
On even, AGILOX ONE by AGILOX is currently the highest-rated alternative to SOTO: ★5,0 from 2 reviews (as of Oktober 2026).
How many alternatives to SOTO are there?
even currently lists 63 alternatives to SOTO in the Automate transports in the warehouse category, with vendor profiles and, where available, real user reviews.
Can I compare SOTO directly with alternatives?
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