Litter-Robot alternatives 2026: cheaper fully-automatic litter boxes, priced on their own official sites and read 2026-09-30
Quick answer: three fully-automatic boxes undercut Litter-Robot's own starting price, and every figure below was read from the brand's store on 2026-09-30. PETKIT's Purobot Crystal Duo prints $159.99 against $299.99 (limited-time deal) and the camera model $199.99 against $299.99, with the Purobot Max 3 at $399.99 against $499.99. CatGenie's Whoosh starts at $469.00 against $499.00 - the only one here that flushes waste through your plumbing, so it needs a water line and a drain. Meowant's MW-SC02 prints $399.99 against $559.99 with a 30-day trial. Against that, Litter-Robot 5 prints 'As low as $799' and Litter-Robot 4 'As low as $699' - starting prices with no regular price beside them, which is a different kind of number from the sale prices the other three print. All four sell in USD on the pages linked below, and none of the prices here is subtracted from another.
Every figure on this page was read from the brand's own official site and carries its source link and check date.
How this page was checked
On 2026-09-30 (UTC+8) we opened the four official stores and read what each one prints: litter-robot.com's Litter-Robot 5 and Litter-Robot 4 product pages, its FAQ and its payment-options page; catgenie.com's model page, returns page, FAQ and shop; petkit.com's automatic litter box collection with its return, shipping, warranty and litter policy pages; and meowant.com's SC02 and SC09 product pages. Every number in the table below was on one of those pages on that date, with its own source link.
The findings worth keeping: Litter-Robot is the only one of the four that publishes a starting price ('As low as $799' / '$699') with no regular price beside it, while the other three print a sale price against a regular price - so 'cheaper than a Litter-Robot' depends on which kind of number you line up. Litter-Robot also prints its own free-shipping rule two different ways on the same day ($75 or more in the FAQ, 'ex. AK/HI/PR' on the product page). CatGenie is the only one that flushes and the only one still selling reconditioned units today - both reconditioned models showed 'Sold Out'. And Meowant runs a 'FLASH SALE: SC09 ONLY $299' header on the same page that prints $649.99 with a $350-off code.
Side by side: Litter-Robot and the three cheaper fully-automatic boxes
| What we compare | Litter-Robot (Whisker) | CatGenie | PETKIT Purobot | Meowant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price printed on 2026-09-30 (USD) | Litter-Robot 5 is listed 'As low as $799' and marked 'Selling fast: Order now, ships in 1-3 days'; Litter-Robot 4 is 'As low as $699' and Litter-Robot 5 Pro 'As low as $899'. No regular price is printed beside any of them. source: www.litter-robot.com | The model page prices the Whoosh as '$499.00 From $469.00' and the A.I. as '$529.00 From $499.00'. source: www.catgenie.com | Purobot Max 3 $399.99 against $499.99, Max Pro 2 $499.99 against $599.99, Ultra $799.99 against $899.99, Crystal Duo with camera $199.99 against $299.99, and a gray Crystal Duo at $159.99 against $299.99 marked 'Limited Time Deal'. source: www.petkit.com | MW-SC02 $399.99 against $559.99; the larger MW-SC09 $649.99 against $789.99. source: meowant.com |
| Cheapest automatic in the catalog today | Litter-Robot 4 at 'As low as $699' - the lowest starting price litter-robot.com prints, beside a 4.5/5.0 rating from 14,095 reviews. source: www.litter-robot.com | Reconditioned units print the lowest CatGenie prices: $400.00 for a reconditioned Whoosh and $449.00 for a reconditioned A.I. - but the shop page showed both as 'Sold Out' on the check date. source: www.catgenie.com | Purobot Crystal Duo (gray) at $159.99 against $299.99, carrying a 'Limited Time Deal / Save 47%' tag; the camera model of the same box is $199.99 against $299.99. source: www.petkit.com | MW-SC02 at $399.99 against $559.99; the site header separately runs 'FLASH SALE: SC09 ONLY $299'. source: meowant.com |
| How the waste leaves the box | The globe rotates after your cat leaves and drops waste into a sealed drawer in the base - nothing is plumbed out of the room. source: www.litter-robot.com | The only one of the four that flushes: Whoosh scoops clumps, liquefies them in the hopper and flushes them; the A.I. washes reusable granules and flushes every kind of waste ('No more storing cat waste in your home'). source: www.catgenie.com | A rotating drum drops waste into an internal bin; the collection's own table claims hands-free cleaning of up to 15 days (Max 3), 17 days (Max Pro 2) and 20 days (Ultra). source: www.petkit.com | A rotating drum pushes waste into a sealed bin; the SC09 page says its 6.7L container goes up to 14 days, and the SC02 spec block prints a 3.6L litter bin. source: meowant.com |
| Utilities and installation it needs | A power supply that plugs into the wall; the FAQ lists no water line and no drain, and a backup battery kit giving 24-48 hours is sold separately. source: www.litter-robot.com | 'One-time, simple hook up to cold water, a laundry drainpipe or toilet, electric, and Wi-Fi' - and the maker says to install it in the laundry room, bathroom or utility room. source: www.catgenie.com | No plumbing requirement is printed on the official pages; the comparison table lists 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for the Max 3 and 2.4/5 GHz for the Max Pro 2 and Ultra. source: www.petkit.com | No plumbing requirement is printed on either product page; both describe app control and a sealed waste bin. source: meowant.com |
| Cats it takes (weight and number) | The Litter-Robot 5 page prints 3-30 lb cats and up to 5 cats; the FAQ adds a 15.75 in entryway and 17.5 in interior height for large cats. source: www.litter-robot.com | The FAQ says the best success with one Whoosh is one-three cats up to 20 lbs, that there is no weight limit (19.25 in inside width), and that kittens should be over six months old. source: www.catgenie.com | 3.3-22 lbs (1.5-10 kg) for the Max 3, Max Pro 2 and Ultra, printed in the collection's comparison table. source: www.petkit.com | The SC02 spec block prints 3-22 lbs, and the model table on the same page sends large and multi-cat households - cats up to 30 lb - to the SC09. source: meowant.com |
| Cat litter it accepts | Clumping clay only: the FAQ's answer names a high-quality, standard-weight clay-based clumping litter, and says plant-based, non-clumping, newspaper and wood pellet litters do not work. source: www.litter-robot.com | Only CatGenie's own systems - disposable water-soluble Whoosh litter or reusable washable granules; the shop prices Whoosh litter at $39.99 for a 3-pack and Washable Granules at $26.99. source: www.catgenie.com | Clumping clay, tofu or mixed litter printed for the Max 3, Max Pro 2 and Ultra in the collection's comparison table. source: www.petkit.com | Clumping bentonite, mixed or tofu litter with particles shorter than about 15 mm; non-clumping litter is excluded. source: meowant.com |
| Waste interval the maker claims | The FAQ says the Litter-Robot 5 drawer 'may only need to be emptied once every 10 days' in a one-cat household, and the Litter-Robot 4 once every 8 days. source: www.litter-robot.com | No day count is printed - the selling point is that waste is flushed away, so there is no drawer to empty and nothing to schedule. source: www.catgenie.com | Up to 15 days (Max 3), up to 17 days (Max Pro 2) and up to 20 days (Ultra), from the collection's 'Basic Features' row. source: www.petkit.com | The SC09 page says its 6.7L bin goes up to 14 days without emptying; the SC02 page prints a 3.6L bin with no day count. source: meowant.com |
| Trial, return window and who pays return shipping | 90-day in-home trial: 'refund of the purchase price, less shipping. You are responsible for return shipping costs' - the FAQ even offers to deduct a label from the refund. source: www.litter-robot.com | 90-day money-back guarantee on the merchandise cost only: outgoing shipping is not refunded and return shipping is yours; a return authorization is required and the unit must arrive within 10 days of it or a 20% handling charge applies. source: www.catgenie.com | A return request within thirty (30) calendar days of delivery, with return shipping on the customer unless the return is due to a verified product quality issue; policy marked 'Last updated: June 5, 2026'. source: www.petkit.com | The SC02 page prints a 30-Day Free Trial and the SC09 page a 90-Day Free Trial, plus 2-Year Warranty and 30-Day Price Protection on domestic US orders. source: meowant.com |
| Warranty printed | The Litter-Robot 5 warranty selector prints '1 Year Included' and '3 Years $149'; WhiskerCare covers the unit with free shipping both ways and no deductibles. source: www.litter-robot.com | The box contents list an '18 Month Extended Warranty' and the site footer prints '18 month Limited Warranty' with lifetime app access. source: www.catgenie.com | A 1-year limited warranty standard, upgraded to 2 years for the Ultra, Max 3, Max Pro/2 and Crystal Duo on US purchases on or after January 1, 2025. source: www.petkit.com | Both product pages print a '2-Year Warranty' in the shipping strip beside the trial badge. source: meowant.com |
| Free shipping threshold printed | Two wordings on the same site on the check date: the FAQ prints free shipping to the contiguous US on orders of $75 or more, while the Litter-Robot 5 page prints 'Free shipping (ex. AK/HI/PR)'. source: www.litter-robot.com | 'FREE SHIPPING TO US LOWER 48 ON ORDERS $48+' in the site banner, on both the product page and the shop. source: www.catgenie.com | Free shipping on orders over $39 and on all cat litter, $5.99 flat rate under $39, contiguous US only; policy marked 'Last updated: June 10, 2026'. source: www.petkit.com | 'Free Shipping on Orders $100+' in the site header, with 'Free Shipping (3-5 Day Delivery)' on the product page. source: meowant.com |
| Recurring consumables priced on the official shop | No consumable price is printed for litter itself; the Litter-Robot 5 page prices the LitterHopper auto-refill accessory at $129, and the FAQ says to replace the Carbon Filter and OdorTrap packs every 2-4 weeks. source: www.litter-robot.com | SaniSolution Cartridge $25.99, Washable Granules $26.99, Whoosh litter 3-pack $39.99, Super Clumping 3+1 combo $52.99 against $65.99 - and the shop pays 5% back in rewards points. source: www.catgenie.com | The brand's own litter: Clump+ Tofu Mixed 3 bags $44.99 against $49.99, 6 bags $69.99 against $79.99, 5-in-1 Mixed 2 bags $29.99. source: www.petkit.com | Litter Box Liners at $27.99 for a 60-pack against $29.99, and the SC02 page bundles them: 'Basic + 1 pack Litter Box Liner' at $412.99. source: meowant.com |
| Discounts and financing printed today | A site-wide '$75 off select Litter-Robot bundles' banner, 0% APR financing through Affirm on eligible purchases, and HSA/FSA eligibility through Flex. source: www.litter-robot.com | The shop offers a 5% off coupon by email plus 5% back in Blue Points Rewards, and the units page shows its price as '-7% $499.00 $469.00'. source: www.catgenie.com | Save 20% on Max 3, Save 17% on Max Pro 2, Save 11% on Ultra, Save 33% on the Crystal Duo and Save 47% on the gray Crystal Duo, each printed beside its regular price. source: www.petkit.com | Code SC170 takes $170 off the SC02, code NEW350 takes $350 off the SC09, and the header runs 'FLASH SALE: SC09 ONLY $299' next to the page's own $649.99. source: meowant.com |
The prices and try-it windows in one picture
Top panel: the price each store printed on 2026-09-30, with the regular price behind it where the site published one. Bottom panel: the return or trial window each site prints, in the same unit - days - with the refund rule that sits behind it.
Read from the four official stores on 2026-09-30. "As low as" is Litter-Robot's own wording for a starting price; the other three print a sale price against a regular price, so the bars sit side by side and are never subtracted.
What the answer comes down to
If you want the lowest published price, PETKIT's catalog floors at $159.99 for the gray Crystal Duo (a limited-time deal) and $199.99 for the camera model, both against $299.99 - and the Max 3 sits at $399.99 against $499.99. Meowant's SC02 matches that $399.99 against $559.99, and CatGenie's Whoosh starts at $469.00.
If you want to keep your plumbing out of it, Litter-Robot, PETKIT and Meowant all store waste in a bin you empty yourself - only CatGenie asks for cold water and a laundry drainpipe or toilet, and then sells you its own litter system to go with it.
If your cat is heavy, the ceilings differ: Litter-Robot 5 and Meowant's SC09 publish 30 lb, PETKIT's boxes and Meowant's SC02 stop at 22 lb, and CatGenie publishes no weight limit but sizes its advice at one-three cats up to 20 lbs inside a 19.25 in opening.
On the try-it terms, Litter-Robot and CatGenie both print 90 days but refund different things (purchase price less shipping vs merchandise cost only), Meowant splits 90 days on the SC09 and 30 on the SC02, and PETKIT allows 30 calendar days from delivery with you paying return shipping. Read the linked returns page before you order, not after - every one of them puts conditions on the refund.
Every figure with its official source
| Fact | Condition to get it | Official source page | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litter-Robot 5 is listed 'As low as $799' and marked 'Selling fast: Order now, ships in 1-3 days'; the page shows a 4.6/5.0 rating from 241 reviews. | 'As low as' is the site's own starting-price wording and no regular price is printed beside it, so a configured cart can differ. | https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-5.html | 2026-09-30 |
| Litter-Robot 4 is listed 'As low as $699' with a 4.5/5.0 rating from 14,095 reviews, and Litter-Robot 5 Pro 'As low as $899'. | Starting prices read from the Litter-Robot 4 product page and the Litter-Robot 5 page's cross-sell block on the check date. | https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-4.html | 2026-09-30 |
| The FAQ's 90-day trial answer: 'refund of the purchase price, less shipping. You are responsible for return shipping costs. We can provide a return shipping label for a deduction from your refund.' | The product page advertises the same 90-day in-home trial; the FAQ adds the shipping deduction. | https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html | 2026-09-30 |
| The FAQ prints free shipping to the contiguous United States on all orders of $75 or more (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico), while the Litter-Robot 5 page prints 'Free shipping (ex. AK/HI/PR)'. | Two different wordings on the same official site on the check date; the $75 threshold appears only in the FAQ answer. | https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html | 2026-09-30 |
| The FAQ says the Litter-Robot 5 waste drawer 'may only need to be emptied once every 10 days' in a one-cat household, and the Litter-Robot 4 once every 8 days. | The same answer says the exact frequency depends on the number and size of your cats. | https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html | 2026-09-30 |
| The Litter-Robot 5 page's warranty selector prints '1 Year Included' and '3 Years $149' for WhiskerCare. | WhiskerCare covers the Litter-Robot with free shipping both ways and no deductibles during the warranty period. | https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-5.html | 2026-09-30 |
| Whisker's payment page offers 0% APR financing through Affirm on eligible purchases and confirms the 90-day in-home trial still applies when you finance. | Financing is subject to Affirm's approval and only products in the pay-over-time category qualify. | https://www.litter-robot.com/payment-options.html | 2026-09-30 |
| CatGenie's model page prices the Whoosh as '$499.00 From $469.00' and the A.I. as '$529.00 From $499.00'. | 'From' is the site's own wording for the current starting price printed next to the regular price. | https://www.catgenie.com/products/catgenie-whoosh | 2026-09-30 |
| The CatGenie shop prints a reconditioned Whoosh at $400.00 and a reconditioned A.I. at $449.00, both marked 'Sold Out' on the check date. | Read from the Shop CatGenie collection page; stock and price change without notice. | https://www.catgenie.com/collections/shop-catgenie | 2026-09-30 |
| CatGenie requires a 'One-time, simple hook up to cold water, a laundry drainpipe or toilet, electric, and Wi-Fi', and the maker says to install it in the laundry room, bathroom or utility room. | Printed in the model comparison on the units page; both models ship with T-Adapters for the hookup. | https://www.catgenie.com/products/catgenie-whoosh | 2026-09-30 |
| CatGenie's 90-day money-back guarantee refunds the merchandise cost, does not refund outgoing shipping, and leaves return shipping to the customer. | A return authorization is required and the unit must arrive within 10 days of the authorization or a 20% handling charge applies. | https://www.catgenie.com/pages/returns | 2026-09-30 |
| The CatGenie FAQ says the best success with one Whoosh unit is one-three cats weighing up to 20 lbs, that there is no weight limit (19.25 in inside width), and that kittens should be over six months old. | From the FAQ answers on cat use; the A.I. FAQ says two cats up to 20 lbs each is the most consistent success. | https://www.catgenie.com/pages/faq | 2026-09-30 |
| The CatGenie shop prices a SaniSolution Cartridge at $25.99, Washable Granules at $26.99, Whoosh litter at $39.99 for a 3-pack and a Super Clumping 3+1 combo at $52.99 against $65.99. | Consumables you re-buy: the Whoosh takes CatGenie's own disposable litter, the A.I. its own washable granules. | https://www.catgenie.com/collections/shop-catgenie | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's collection prices the Purobot Max 3 at $399.99 (regular $499.99), Max Pro 2 at $499.99 ($599.99), Ultra at $799.99 ($899.99), Crystal Duo with camera at $199.99 ($299.99) and a gray Crystal Duo at $159.99 ($299.99) marked 'Limited Time Deal'. | Sale and regular prices printed beside each product on the check date; the gray unit carries a 'Save 47%' tag. | https://www.petkit.com/collections/automatic-cat-litter-box | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's comparison table claims hands-free cleaning of up to 15 days (Max 3), 17 days (Max Pro 2) and 20 days (Ultra), with 12, 12 and 20 sensors respectively. | Read from the 'Basic Features' and 'Safety Protection' rows of the collection's own table. | https://www.petkit.com/collections/automatic-cat-litter-box | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's return policy allows a return request within thirty (30) calendar days of delivery, with return shipping paid by the customer unless the return is due to a verified product quality issue. | Policy page marked 'Last updated: June 5, 2026'; every return needs prior authorization before shipping. | https://www.petkit.com/pages/return-refund-policy | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's shipping policy prints free shipping on orders over $39 and on all cat litter, a $5.99 flat rate under $39, contiguous United States only. | Policy page marked 'Last updated: June 10, 2026'; Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands and military addresses are not served. | https://www.petkit.com/pages/shipping-policy | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's warranty policy gives a 1-year standard warranty and upgrades it to 2 years for the Ultra, Max 3, Max Pro/2 and Crystal Duo for US purchases on or after January 1, 2025. | Read from the 'Warranty Period & 2025 Update' section of the Limited Warranty Policy; US purchases only. | https://www.petkit.com/pages/warranty-policy | 2026-09-30 |
| PETKIT's litter collection prices Clump+ Tofu Mixed 3 bags at $44.99 (regular $49.99), 6 bags at $69.99 ($79.99) and 5-in-1 Mixed 2 bags at $29.99. | Sale and regular prices printed on the brand's own cat litter collection page on the check date. | https://www.petkit.com/collections/cat-litter | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's SC02 page prices the box at $399.99 against $559.99 with a 30-Day Free Trial, code SC170 ($170 off), a 2-Year Warranty and 30-Day Price Protection. | Prices and offers as printed on the SC02 product page, which shows 2,203 reviews. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc02 | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's SC09 page prices the box at $649.99 against $789.99 with a 90-Day Free Trial and code NEW350 ($350 off), while the site header runs 'FLASH SALE: SC09 ONLY $299'. | Both figures were printed on the check date: the page price with its code and the header banner are separate offers on the same site. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc09 | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's SC09 prints a 106L capacity, a 6.7L waste container good for up to 14 days, an 8 in entrance, a cat weight range of 3.3-30 lbs and a badge reading '≤40dB'. | Spec block and header badge on the SC09 product page, read on the check date. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc09 | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's SC02 spec block prints a 75L capacity, a 3.6L waste bin, 3-22 lbs, a 6.1 in entrance height and '≤38dB' - while the FAQ on the same page describes the SC02 toileting space as 51.7L. | Two different capacity figures for the same box print on one official page on the check date: 75L in the spec block, 51.7L toileting space in the FAQ. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc02 | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's site header prints 'Free Shipping on Orders $100+' and both product pages print 'Free Shipping (3-5 Day Delivery)'. | Read from the shipping strip of the SC02 and SC09 product pages on the check date. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc02 | 2026-09-30 |
| Meowant's shop sells Litter Box Liners at $27.99 for a 60-pack against $29.99, and the SC02 page bundles them as 'Basic + 1 pack Litter Box Liner' at $412.99. | Prices printed in the 'frequently bought together' block on the SC02 product page. | https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc02 | 2026-09-30 |
| CatGenie's site banner prints 'FREE SHIPPING TO US LOWER 48 ON ORDERS $48+', and the shop pays 5% back in Blue Points Rewards on every purchase. | Banner and rewards line printed on the CatGenie pages on the check date. | https://www.catgenie.com/products/catgenie-whoosh | 2026-09-30 |
| Litter-Robot's site runs a '$75 off select Litter-Robot bundles' banner, and the Litter-Robot 5 page prices the LitterHopper auto-refill accessory at $129. | The banner is printed site-wide on the check date; the LitterHopper is a separate add-on, not part of the box price. | https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-5.html | 2026-09-30 |
Litter-Robot alternatives - FAQ
What is the cheapest Litter-Robot alternative printed today?
PETKIT's own catalog is the cheapest printed today: a gray Purobot Crystal Duo at $159.99 against $299.99 marked 'Limited Time Deal', the camera model at $199.99 against $299.99, and the Purobot Max 3 at $399.99 against $499.99. CatGenie's Whoosh starts at $469.00 and Meowant's SC02 prints $399.99 against $559.99, while Litter-Robot itself prints 'As low as $799' for the 5 and 'As low as $699' for the 4. Every figure was read from the brands' own pages on 2026-09-30.
Source: https://www.petkit.com/collections/automatic-cat-litter-box · checked 2026-09-30
Is a Litter-Robot itself ever cheaper than the alternatives?
Its own pages say so: Litter-Robot 4 is listed 'As low as $699' against the 5's 'As low as $799'. But both are starting prices with no regular price printed beside them, while CatGenie, PETKIT and Meowant print a sale price against a regular price - so the two kinds of number are not the same thing and are not subtracted here.
Source: https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-4.html · checked 2026-09-30
Which of these needs plumbing?
CatGenie only. Its model page requires a one-time hook-up to cold water, a laundry drainpipe or toilet, electricity and Wi-Fi, and tells you to install it in the laundry room, bathroom or utility room. Litter-Robot plugs into the wall, and neither PETKIT nor Meowant prints any plumbing requirement on the pages checked.
Source: https://www.catgenie.com/products/catgenie-whoosh · checked 2026-09-30
Which alternative fits the biggest cats?
Two publish a 30 lb ceiling: Litter-Robot 5 takes 3-30 lb cats and up to 5 cats, and Meowant's SC09 takes 3.3-30 lbs. PETKIT's Max 3, Max Pro 2 and Ultra stop at 22 lb, the Meowant SC02 at 22 lb, and CatGenie's FAQ says there is no weight limit but that the best success is one-three cats up to 20 lbs within its 19.25 in inside width.
Source: https://meowant.com/products/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-mw-sc09 · checked 2026-09-30
Can I use any cat litter I already buy?
Not in every box. Litter-Robot's FAQ names a standard-weight clay-based clumping litter and rules out plant-based, non-clumping, newspaper and wood pellet litters; PETKIT prints clumping clay, tofu or mixed litter; Meowant takes bentonite, mixed or tofu under about 15 mm; and CatGenie sells its own disposable Whoosh litter ($39.99 for a 3-pack) or reusable washable granules ($26.99).
Source: https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html · checked 2026-09-30
Which one gives me the longest trial, and who pays return shipping?
Two print 90 days with different fine print: Litter-Robot refunds the purchase price less shipping and you pay return shipping, and CatGenie refunds the merchandise cost only, with a return authorization and the unit back within 10 days or a 20% handling charge. Meowant prints 90 days on the SC09 and 30 on the SC02, and PETKIT allows thirty calendar days from delivery with you paying return shipping unless it is a quality issue.
Source: https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html · checked 2026-09-30
How long before the waste drawer needs emptying?
The official pages print four different answers: the Litter-Robot 5 FAQ says once every 10 days in a one-cat household (the 4, every 8 days), PETKIT's table says up to 15 days for the Max 3 and up to 20 for the Ultra, Meowant's SC09 says its 6.7L bin lasts up to 14 days - and CatGenie has no drawer at all, because the waste is flushed away.
Source: https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html · checked 2026-09-30
What do the running consumables cost from the official shops?
CatGenie prints $25.99 for a SaniSolution Cartridge, $26.99 for Washable Granules and $39.99 for Whoosh litter (3-pack); PETKIT prints $44.99 for three bags of Clump+ Tofu Mixed litter and $29.99 for two bags of 5-in-1 Mixed; Meowant prints $27.99 for a 60-pack of liners. Litter-Robot prices no consumable on the pages read - only the $129 LitterHopper accessory and a filter-change cadence of every 2-4 weeks.
Source: https://www.catgenie.com/collections/shop-catgenie · checked 2026-09-30
Can I buy a cheaper reconditioned CatGenie?
The shop prints $400.00 for a reconditioned Whoosh and $449.00 for a reconditioned A.I., but both showed 'Sold Out' on 2026-09-30. The returns page also warns that a unit bought from any vendor other than CatGenie.com must be returned to that vendor, not to CatGenie.
Source: https://www.catgenie.com/collections/shop-catgenie · checked 2026-09-30
How much does shipping cost for each of these?
Four thresholds, four wordings: Litter-Robot's FAQ says free shipping to the contiguous US on orders of $75 or more (its product page just prints 'Free shipping (ex. AK/HI/PR)'), CatGenie prints free shipping to the lower 48 on orders $48+, PETKIT prints free over $39 with a $5.99 flat rate below that, and Meowant prints free shipping on orders $100+ with 3-5 day delivery.
Source: https://www.litter-robot.com/faq.html · checked 2026-09-30
Every brand on this site, page by page
Litter-Robot
From $699 (Litter-Robot 4)
Litter-Robot 4 is listed as 'As low as $699' on its product page; Litter-Robot 5 is 'As low as $799' and Litter-Robot 5 Pro 'As low as $899' on their own pages. The homepage also shows 'Starting at just $44/mo' financing. Bundles, the LitterHopper ($129) and the 3-year WhiskerCare extension ($129 on LR4, $149 on LR5) are priced separately, and the '$75 off select bundles' banner can change or end without notice.
Litter-Robot (Whisker) sells self-cleaning litter boxes directly on litter-robot.com with published 'As low as' prices: $699 for Litter-Robot 4, $799 for Litter-Robot 5 and $899 for Litter-Robot 5 Pro. Every unit ships with a 90-day in-home trial and 1 year of WhiskerCare coverage, and the site currently runs a '$75 off select Litter-Robot bundles' banner.
Furbo
$54 (was $184)
Both the Furbo 360° Dog Camera and Furbo 360° Cat Camera show '$54 original price is $184' on their product pages on the check date. Furbo Nanny pricing: Standard $9.99/mo monthly, $6.99/mo yearly (30% off the first year, then $7.99/mo), $6.49/mo on the 2-year plan (35% off the first 2 years, then $7.49/mo); Premium is $12.49/mo monthly, $8.74/mo yearly (then $9.99/mo) and $8.12/mo on the 2-year plan (then $9.37/mo). Promotions can change without notice.
Furbo sells its treat-tossing pet cameras at $54 each (dog and cat models), both showing 'original price is $184', and runs the Furbo Nanny subscription from $9.99 per month monthly, or $6.99 per month averaged on the yearly Standard plan. Purchases include a 1 Year Warranty, free US shipping and free returns within 30 days.
Petcube
Cam from $26.99
Device prices shown in Petcube's device menu and product pages on the check date, each with a struck-through compare-at price; a banner reads 'Save up to $67 on smart pet tech'. Petcube Care is optional and starts at $9.99/month for a 3-day video history tier, with a Care bundle advertised as a free camera plus Petcube Care from $5.99/mo. Promotions change without notice.
Petcube sells pet cameras, a treat dispenser and a GPS tracker direct: Cam $26.99 (was $34.99), Cam 360 $34.99 (was $52.99), Play 2 $64.99 (was $99.00), Bites 2 Lite $79.99 (was $149.99) and GPS Tracker $29.99 (was $52.99). Its optional Petcube Care plan starts at $9.99/month, and the cameras work with no monthly fee unless you subscribe.
Tractive
Tracker from 69 € + plan from 5 €/mo
DOG 6 catalogue price of 69 € on the product page (DOG 6 XL 79 €, DOG 6 XL Adventure 99 €); plan prices from the plans page: Basic monthly 13 €/mo, 1-Year from 7 €/mo (84 € annually), 2-Year from 5 €/mo (120 € every 2 years); Premium 1-Year from 8 €/mo, 2-Year from 6 €/mo, 5-Year from 5 €/mo (300 € every 5 years). Tractive prints 'Pricing may vary depending on location' and the checked pages are the tractive.com/en (EUR) store.
Tractive sells GPS trackers for dogs and cats from 69 € and states that 'the subscription price is separate from the tracker'. Plans run from 5 € per month (2-Year Basic, 120 € billed every 2 years) to 13 € per month monthly, and every plan carries a 30-day money-back guarantee with free shipping on all trackers.
Pawfit
£54.99 + subscription
Pawfit 3 price shown on pawfit.com's UK store page, with the note 'Exclusively on the Pawfit website'. Subscription plans on the same page: Premium 3 Years £3.99/month (billed £143.64 every 3 years), 2 Years £4.99/month (billed £119.76), 1 Year £6.99/month (billed £83.88); Basic 2 Years £3.99/month (billed £95.76), 1 Year £5.99/month (billed £71.88), 1 Month £9.99/month. All figures are GBP as printed on the en-gb store.
Pawfit sells the Pawfit 3 GPS tracker for £54.99 plus a subscription plan, with Basic from £3.99 per month (billed £95.76 every 2 years) and Premium from £3.99 per month (billed £143.64 every 3 years). The UK store publishes a 30-day money-back guarantee, an 18-month warranty, free delivery and location updates every 5 seconds.
Built only from the four brands' own pages: litter-robot.com (Litter-Robot 5 and 4 product pages, FAQ, payment options), catgenie.com (model page, returns, FAQ, shop), petkit.com (automatic litter box collection, returns, shipping, warranty and litter collections) and meowant.com (SC02 and SC09 product pages), all read 2026-09-30. Prices, banners, discount codes, stock and trial terms change without notice - check the linked page before you buy. We do not sell these products, we do not convert currencies or price units, and no figure on this page was taken from a comparison site.