From idea to suppliers in days - even if you're new to automation
We turn your automation needs into a supplier-ready request, match you with qualified suppliers, and help you receive & compare budgetary quotes — so you can move from idea to solution faster than ever.
Choose the path that fits
Pick the level of support you want for sourcing automation solutions. If you’re unsure what to automate in the first place, start with a Discovery Workshop.
Self-Guided Sourcing
Do it yourself - with guidance built in
Use an intuitive, step‑by‑step flow (with a little AI help in the background) to define your request and connect with matching suppliers at your own pace.
- Build a quality automation request in minutes
- Automatic matching to relevant suppliers
- See who’s interested and available
- Receive budgetary quotes to benchmark options
- Track everything in your personal dashboard
Pricing: Start free. Pay $500 only if you choose to engage with interested suppliers and receive budgetary quotes (offset fee if you buy a solution*).
Start self-guidedExpert-Assisted Sourcing
Hands-on support from real experts
Work with seasoned automation specialists who guide you end‑to‑end. Ideal if you want a tailored process and a partner by your side.
- Project scoping review and refinement
- RFI creation and supplier outreach
- Qualification of supplier interest & availability
- Coordination of calls/quote reviews as needed
- Help comparing budgetary quotes and next‑step planning
Pricing: Fixed‑fee package of $7500; tailored quotes based on scope (offset fee if you buy a solution*)
Talk to an expertSelf-Guided Flow
Our platform is powered by AI that uses anonymised data from 600+ real automation projects and 2000+ solution proposals. This means it knows what questions to ask and how to guide you through scoping your project, defining your needs and requirements, and ensuring your request is supplier-ready.
Even if you’re unsure about technical details, the process helps you clarify them step-by-step — and experts are always available if you want a second opinion.
Why Teams Choose HowToRobot?
+600
Automation Projects
+2.000
Solution Proposals
Global Network
Access to 20,000+ automation providers worldwide. We route your request to vetted suppliers that fit.
Expertise at Every Step
Our vendor-independent approach, technical know-how, and years of hands-on automation experience ensure successful outcomes.
Flexible Financing
Turn large upfront capital costs into manageable monthly payments — covering both equipment and implementation, regardless of vendor.
Fast-Track Solutions
Get budgetary quotes, firm proposals, and explore financing options quickly—either with expert assistance or fully self-guided through our efficient Automation Platform.
HowToRobot’s team and platform were great to work with and hugely efficient. If we had to do all the work of finding an automation supplier and solution ourselves, it would easily have taken 3-5 times longer.
From Pete Augustine - Johnston’s Bakery
The work done has helped us achieve a competitive tender process - and get several good offers from suppliers closely competing on price, quality, and time horizon.
From Frank Hansen, Project Head of IT and Equipment - Zealand University Hospital
The process of marrying the right integrator with the right customer becomes easier. Using the platform also ensures that there is no confusion about what we and potential customers can see as the whole project.
Brandon Haley, Arc President - Automation Robotics Controls (ARC)
Frequently Asked Questions
View all FAQs* How can my sourcing fee be reimbursed?
If you purchase a solution through our platform, the supplier pays a small commission (5% of the project value). This commission can cover your sourcing fee — whether you used our self-guided service or the expert-assisted service — with no additional cost to you, as long as the sourcing fee does not exceed the commission amount (if it does, you pay the difference). See terms & conditions for details.
When do I pay the $500 fee?
Only when you choose to engage with one or more suppliers after they’ve expressed interest in your project — at which point you’ll receive budgetary quotes. If you decide not to move forward, you pay nothing.
Are there any recurring fees?
No, there are no recurring fees or subscriptions. The $500 fee is a one-time payment per project, and any additional expert support is quoted separately based on your specific needs.
What counts as expert support?
Expert support could include a Discovery Workshop to identify your highest-value opportunities, help comparing supplier quotes, or support planning your next steps.
Can I create more than one request?
Yes. You can create multiple requests and manage them all from your dashboard. The self-guided fee applies per request if you choose to proceed with suppliers.
Ready to move from idea to action?
Choose the path that fits. You can switch or add expert help at any time.
