Brightpick vs cube storage
Brightpick delivers higher labor savings and throughput while being easier to install, maintain, and scale.
PERFORMANCE
Higher labor savings and throughput
Brightpick automates more fulfillment processes and delivers higher throughput across all order profiles.
 | Cube Storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Automated storage and retrieval |  | |
| Automated putaway | | |
| On-grid robotic picking | |  |
| Integrated order buffer | | |
| Lights-out night shift | | |
| Suitable for A++ movers | | |
| Throughput | High | Medium (depends on order profile) |
| Max height | ~12meters (40 feet) | ~6 meters (20 feet) |
Picking workflows
All your picking needs in one solution
Gridpicker handles all types of picking, allowing you to store your entire inventory in one system – regardless of SKU weight, size, or velocity.
Robotic Picking
- Gridpickers robotically pick items directly from storage totes on the grid
- Speeds up order picking and maximizes labor savings
A++ Movers
- The most popular SKUs are stored at the top of the grid, enabling instant access and fast picking
- No need to handle fast-moving products outside the system
Human Picking
- Robots bring products to a picking station, where an operator completes the pick
- Used for complex / heavy items, batch picks, and as a fallback to robotic picking
FEATURES
End-to-end automated fulfillment
Throughput
5x your warehouse
Unlock the full potential of your warehouse and dramatically increase shipping volume from the same footprint. Achieve throughput of up to 10 order lines per sqm per hour, 3x higher than cube systems.
STORAGE
High-density storage
Store more inventory within your existing space and reduce the need for costly warehouse expansions. Match the storage density of cube systems while using flexible shelving up to 40 feet (12 meters) tall.
What our customers say
“ We particularly like Brightpick’s dynamic picking model, which means we don’t have to wait until a particular item is dug out from storage. ”
Matt Johnson
CEO, The Feed
“ Brightpick combines nicely with our existing processes, doesn’t have any complicated building or layout requirements and is a lot simpler to operate and maintain than other solutions we have looked at. ”
Tomas Cervenka
CEO, MTBIKER
“ Brightpick enabled us to install end-to-end automation without making any major changes to our existing warehouse processes. ”
Ales Malucha
Chief Automation Officer, Rohlik Group
“ What we liked about Brightpick was the ease and time of installation. The scalability ensures that as we expand our SKU range, we can seamlessly expand the system. ”
Tomas Seget
Deputy Director of Logistics, Dr. Max
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the main difference between Brightpick and cube storage?
The main difference is that Gridpicker goes beyond storage and retrieval by integrating robotic picking directly into the system. While cube storage systems such as Autostore bring bins to stations for picking, Gridpicker robots pick items directly on-grid, delivering maximum throughput and labor savings. In addition, Gridpicker uses aisle-based shelving, which makes all inventory immediately accessible and eliminates the need for tote digging.
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Is Brightpick a good alternative to cube storage?
Yes, Brightpick can be a strong alternative to cube storage, especially for operations that want to maximize throughput and labor savings. While cube systems are built around dense bin storage and Goods-to-Person workflows, Brightpick Gridpicker also integrates robotic order picking, buffering, and sortation, helping warehouses reduce labor needs and even enabling lights-out operations.
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How do I know if Brightpick or cube storage is better for my warehouse?
It depends on what matters most in your operations. Cube storage systems such as Autostore are a strong fit for height-constrained warehouses focused mainly on storage density. Brightpick is a better fit for operations looking to maximize throughput and automate more of the fulfillment process while still maintaining high storage density.
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Does Brightpick or cube storage provide higher labor savings?
Cube-storage systems typically rely on Goods-to-Person stations, so human operators are still needed to complete picks. By contrast, Gridpicker robots can robotically pick items directly on-grid and use Goods-to-Person stations only as a backup or for batch picking. This enables higher labor savings and throughput, although actual results will depend on SKU and order mix.
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Does Brightpick offer similar storage density to cube storage?
Yes, Gridpicker can deliver storage density comparable to cube-based systems such as Autostore, while also supporting much higher throughput. While Gridpicker relies on an aisle-based architecture, it can extend to 40 feet (12 meters), resulting in similar storage density to cube systems.
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How do picking rates compare between Brightpick and cube storage systems?
Brightpick Gridpicker delivers throughput of up to 10 order lines per square meter (about 1 order per square foot), achieving ~3x the throughput of typical cube-based systems. In addition, Gridpicker is also suitable for A++ fast movers, which are stored at the top of the grid for immediate picking access.
Both solution types support different configurations of Goods-to-Person stations, with throughput typically ranging from 200 to 400 tote presentations per hour. In addition, Brightpick robots can robotically pick items directly on-grid, providing additional throughput capacity.
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Which is more reliable, Brightpick or cube storage?
Both Brightpick and cube storage systems such as Autostore are highly reliable. Brightpick is designed without any single point of failure, since each robot operates independently and multiple layers of redundancy embedded in every workflow.
