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Alternatives to NEO

NEO is on preorder at $20,000. Here's what else deserves a look — ranked by how directly it competes, with every reason drawn from the directory's own data.

Unitree G1
Shipping
22/100

Unitree G1

Unitree

The cheapest walking humanoid you can actually buy.

$16,000Shipping now

Why it competes

  • Actually shipping today
  • Cheaper — $16,000 vs $20,000
NEO vs Unitree G1
UBTech U1
Pre-order
60/100

UBTech U1

UBTech Robotics

A lifelike face on a walking body — the first companion you can mass-order.

$17,650Preorder · ships Sept 2026

Why it competes

  • Scores higher on realism — 60 vs 40
  • Cheaper — $17,650 vs $20,000
NEO vs UBTech U1
Figure 03
Announced
38/100

Figure 03

Figure AI

The best-funded humanoid, now aimed at your house.

Price TBAHome pilots · 2026

Why it competes

  • The closest consumer-class rival
NEO vs Figure 03
Aria
Shipping
64/100

Aria

Realbotix

The most lifelike companion you can actually buy.

$125,000Shipping now

Why it competes

  • Actually shipping today
  • Scores higher on realism — 64 vs 40
NEO vs Aria
Optimus
Announced
34/100

Optimus

Tesla

Tesla's bid to build humanoids by the million.

$30,000Targeted H2 2026

Why it competes

  • A different bet on the same dream
NEO vs Optimus
Melody
Shipping
56/100

Melody

Realbotix

Aria's portable, open-source sister.

$95,000Built to order

Why it competes

  • Actually shipping today
  • Scores higher on realism — 56 vs 40
NEO vs Melody

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