name: Opentrons Plans and Pricing
description: Opentrons follows a hardware-centric business model. The HTTP API and Python Protocol API are open-source and freely available to all robot owners. There are no software subscription tiers for API access. Revenue is generated through robot hardware sales, accessories, and optional custom protocol development services.
url: https://opentrons.com/robots/flex
plans:
  - name: Opentrons Flex Robot
    description: The next-generation Opentrons liquid handling robot. Includes full access to the HTTP API (port 31950), Python Protocol API, Protocol Designer, and Protocol Library at no additional software cost. Supports 1-channel, 8-channel, and 96-channel interchangeable pipettes, modular gripper, and a wide range of hardware modules.
    url: https://opentrons.com/robots/flex
    price: Starting at $26,400
    pricingModel: one-time hardware purchase
    features:
      - HTTP REST API access (on-robot, port 31950)
      - Python Protocol API (open source)
      - Protocol Designer (no-code tool, free)
      - Protocol Library (pre-built workflows, free)
      - Labware Library access
      - Touchscreen interface (7-inch display)
      - 12 main deck slots + 4 staging slots
      - Gripper for automated plate movement
      - Modular pipette system (1ch, 8ch, 96ch)
      - Hardware module support (thermocycler, heater-shaker, temperature module, magnetic module, absorbance reader)
      - Open-source firmware and software
    softwareCosts: None - all APIs and software tools are free with robot purchase
  - name: Opentrons OT-2 Robot
    description: The Opentrons OT-2 is the earlier-generation liquid handling robot. Includes full access to the HTTP API and Python Protocol API. The HTTP API was introduced in software version 5.0.
    url: https://opentrons.com/robots/ot-2
    price: Contact for pricing
    pricingModel: one-time hardware purchase
    features:
      - HTTP REST API access (on-robot, port 31950)
      - Python Protocol API (open source)
      - Protocol Designer (no-code tool, free)
      - Protocol Library (pre-built workflows, free)
      - 8 deck slots
      - Hardware module support
      - Open-source firmware and software
    softwareCosts: None - all APIs and software tools are free with robot purchase
  - name: Flex NGS Workstation
    description: Pre-configured Opentrons Flex workstation bundle optimized for next-generation sequencing workflows.
    url: https://opentrons.com/robots/flex
    price: Starting at $55,100
    pricingModel: one-time hardware purchase
    features:
      - All Opentrons Flex features
      - Pre-configured for NGS workflows
      - Bundled hardware modules and consumables
      - Full HTTP API and Python API access
  - name: Custom Protocol Development
    description: Optional paid service for custom protocol development by the Opentrons team. Available through the Opentrons shop.
    url: https://shop.opentrons.com/
    price: Contact for pricing
    pricingModel: services engagement
    features:
      - Custom Python protocol development
      - Application-specific automation design
      - Integration consulting
notes:
  - The Opentrons API is open-source (Apache 2.0 license) and freely usable
  - No API keys or subscriptions required for HTTP API access
  - The robot must be on the same network as the client to access the HTTP API
  - Software updates are provided free of charge via the Opentrons App