Head to head
Echo vs Melody
Echo (Realbotix, from $11,950) against Melody (Realbotix, from $95,000), side by side on price, realism, specifications and availability.
The short version
- Melody scores higher on our Realism Index: 56/100 to Echo's 46. The widest gap is reality (62 vs 20).
- Echo is the cheaper way in: $11,950 against $95,000.
- Echo is on preorder; Melody is no longer listed by its maker.
- Echo also carries a $19.99/month software subscription.
- Melody also carries a $199.99/month software subscription.
Composed from the two directory records, so it updates when they do.
Echo46/100
Melody56/100
Realism Index sub-scores — six weighted dimensions built from public evidence. How we score
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| Status | Pre-order | Unlisted |
| Type | Companion | Companion |
| Form | Modular | Modular |
| Presents as | Female- or male-presenting | Female-presenting |
| Price | Echo Tabletop $11,950 · Echo Full Body $59,950 · $199 reservation deposit · AI plans from $19.99/mo · Vinci vision add-on $24,950 | Last listed Sept 2026: M-Series from $95k (launched ~$150k), plus $199.99/mo AI. No longer on Realbotix's site, so confirm pricing and availability with Realbotix. |
| Subscription | $19.99/mo | $199.99/mo |
| Availability | Reserve now · ships H2 2027 | Last listed Sept 2026 |
| Origin | USA | USA |
| Realism index | 46/100 | 56/100 |
| Height | Tabletop ~31-32 in (79-81 cm) · Full Body ~72 in / 183 cm (female), ~77 in / 196 cm (male) | 175 cm · 5 ft 9 in (third-party) |
| Weight | Tabletop ~25 lb (11 kg) · Full Body ~88 lb (40 kg) | ~54 kg (third-party) |
| Skin & materials | Proprietary silicone-based synthetic skin on the face and neck (Tabletop); face, neck, forearms and hands (Full Body) | Platinum-cure silicone |
| Actuation | Tabletop 17 DOF · Full Body 39 DOF with articulated fingers; facial motor count not published | Dynamixel P-Series servos; 17 facial motors |
| Power | — | Built-in battery |
| Runtime | — | Several hours |
| AI & conversation | Realbotix AI plans; ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini integration claimed; your own models on Enterprise; on-robot speech and AI only on the top plan | Open platform — proprietary AI or third-party (e.g. GPT) |
| Voice | A distinct voice per character; chest-mounted speakers (stereo on Full Body) | Customisable voices |
| Mobility | Stationary: the Tabletop sits on a desk; the Full Body stands on a base with upper-body movement only | Stationary from the waist; does not walk |
| Expressions | "Advanced facial expressions" (maker's description); no motor count published | 17 facial motors; smoother P-Series motion |
| Languages | 100+ languages; replies in the language it's addressed in | 100+ languages |
| Connectivity | Realbotix App (subscription required); Full Body has dual cameras and four microphones | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |