{"id":2790,"date":"2023-03-20T05:28:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T05:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2023-03-20T09:27:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T09:27:26","slug":"why-is-raspberry-pi-so-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/why-is-raspberry-pi-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Raspberry Pi So Expensive: Causes and Alternative Single-Board Computers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you visit online marketplaces for a single-board computer, you will probably ask- <strong>Why is<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/lattepanda-vs-raspberry-pi\/\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a><strong>Raspberry Pi so expensive<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an industry leader in the SBC market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users loved its products due to pocket-friendly prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most RPi versions are quite costly, especially since mid-2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberry Pi boards are now pricey for several reasons. So, let&#8217;s dive more into some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-is-raspberry-pi-so-expensive-5-main-reasons\">Why Is Raspberry Pi So Expensive? 5 Main Reasons<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#increased-demand\">Increased Demand<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#supply-chain-issues\">Supply Chain Issues<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#raspberry-pi-foundation-increased-prices\">Raspberry Pi Foundation Increased Prices<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#panic-buying\">Panic Buying<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#high-shipping-costs\">High Shipping Costs<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#when-can-we-expect-the-prices-of-raspberry-pis-to-fall\">When Can We Expect the Prices of Raspberry Pis to Fall?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alternatives-to-raspberry-pi\">Alternatives to Raspberry Pi<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-arduino-uno-r3\">1. Arduino Uno R3<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-pocketbeagle\">2. PocketBeagle<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-rock-pi\">3. Rock Pi<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-bbc-microbit\">4. BBC Microbit<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#summary\">Summary<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-raspberry-pi-so-expensive-5-main-reasons\">Why Is Raspberry Pi So Expensive? 5 Main Reasons<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Raspberry Pi increased the price of its products by a notable margin. Still, the costs will likely shock you if you search for their products online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some web stores are selling RPis at almost thrice the original price! So what issues have led to this rapid price increase?<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-demand\">Increased Demand<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The popularity of Raspberry Pi has grown quite a lot since 2012. Initially, these devices were for kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturer created them so that school children could learn basic computer skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberry Pi is now a standard device in many homes. Some people use them at home for gaming and coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Companies are also buying these minicomputers for many projects. Such are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Controlling ventilation systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edge control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand spikes as more people know how they can use an RPi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, many resellers are finding it hard to supply the needed units. The temptation to make a lot of money ultimately leads to higher prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-29.jpg\" alt=\"Demand and supply concept\" class=\"wp-image-2799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-29.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Demand and supply concept<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supply-chain-issues\">Supply Chain Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The world is experiencing some issues that negatively impact businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic is a major one since it severely disrupted production. It also affected the supply of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such supply chain issues make it hard for Raspberry to meet the growing demand. With the shortage of<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> semiconductors components<\/a>, prices will likely remain high for some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-27.jpg\" alt=\"Business logistics concept\" class=\"wp-image-2798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-27.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-27-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-27-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business logistics concept<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"raspberry-pi-foundation-increased-prices\">Raspberry Pi Foundation Increased Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Raspberry announced its first price spike in October 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First,<a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/raspberry-pi-4-vs-cm4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Raspberry Pi 4<\/a> prices rose from $35 to $45. The company cited that this change was temporary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, most retailers don&#8217;t have this model in stock. Hence, you will likely pay more despite the price recently getting back to $35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite some supply chain progress in the tech world, things are yet to improve. Raspberry Pi announced the availability of 100,000 units in December 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these were only for single-unit sales. Raspberry also had some bad news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W increased by $5. While these models are now available for bulk purchases, the cost difference is still notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-19.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi 4\" class=\"wp-image-2797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-19.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Raspberry Pi 4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"panic-buying\">Panic Buying<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As explained above, there has been a shortage of board components. In return, material shortage affects production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what do many do when they know about such issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, most rush to stores to buy their favorite products before they run out. Others go to the extent of hoarding large volumes they don&#8217;t even need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panic buying indeed answers- Why is Raspberry Pi so expensive? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some users bought high volumes at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now selling them at high prices to exploit the shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-10.jpg\" alt=\"Empty shelves after panic buying\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Empty shelves after panic buying<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-shipping-costs\">High Shipping Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Most Raspberry Pi units come from Wales, UK. Also, China and Japan make some units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in other parts of the world and order an RPi, it will most likely come from these three countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, resellers increase the price to cover the shipping costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A user ordering from the US will probably pay more than someone in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single-board_computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Single-board computers<\/a> are delicate, especially when they aren&#8217;t in a case. Due to this, sellers must use unique materials during transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, they need special handling measures to avoid damage. These factors ultimately contribute to high Raspberry Pi prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-6.jpg\" alt=\"A cargo ship in motion\" class=\"wp-image-2795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A cargo ship in motion<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-can-we-expect-the-prices-of-raspberry-pis-to-fall\">When Can We Expect the Prices of Raspberry Pis to Fall?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We have answered-, &#8216;Why is Raspberry Pi so expensive?&#8217; but you may wonder if it will be cheaper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, some changes may occur depending on several factors. Sadly, there isn&#8217;t a specific day or time we can give you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the cost of the components used to make the Pi board reduces, the prices will follow suit. Still, this will only occur when the RPi supply matches the current demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two main factors contributed to the chip shortage. These are the COVID-19 pandemic and the scarcity of containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most nations consider the pandemic over, production will increase gradually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> As a result, RPi prices might fall within a year or so. Many companies are also investing in the chip and container sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the shortage issue will likely be over sooner than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raspberry Pi Foundation is giving consumers some hope. In a recent blog post, the CEO said the company expects to recover from the shortage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, it wants the supply to return to where it was before the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6.jpg\" alt=\"Boards during manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Boards during manufacturing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberry expects that things will be better by the second quarter of 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean that RPis will be cheaper by this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it implies that the supply may match the demand. This change might eventually lead to a price reduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation may even sell some models like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kbd8tPtht-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> RPi Zero<\/a> at their original price.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternatives-to-raspberry-pi\">Alternatives to Raspberry Pi<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Raspberry Pi beats some of its competitors, especially on performance. Still, if your project doesn&#8217;t necessarily demand you use an RPis, you can consider other single-board computers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled a list of some affordable options.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-arduino-uno-r3\">1. Arduino Uno R3<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This popular microcontroller is a good choice if you don&#8217;t want to spend much on a Raspberry pi. It&#8217;s perfect for projects that don&#8217;t need wireless connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, you can rely on it for simple tasks requiring less processing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arduino_Uno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arduino Uno<\/a> R3 goes for about $27. This price is relatively low if you compare it against advanced Raspberry models. Often, these retail from $45 if you buy from authorized resellers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-pocketbeagle\">2. PocketBeagle<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>PocketBeagle is relatively smaller than most RPis. But it comes with a 72-pin header. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, you can connect it to many more devices than a Raspberry Pi. Here are some tasks you can do with<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BeagleBoard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> a PocketBeagle<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Creating robots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making remote control devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-5.jpg\" alt=\"Kids making a robot\" class=\"wp-image-2793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-5-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-5-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Kids making a robot<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-rock-pi\">3. Rock Pi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Rock Pi is a worthy competitor to the Raspberry Pi. First, its board has a similar layout. Also, it&#8217;s available in three kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend Rock Pi version C if your project requires a high-performance board. It has a reliable CPU and supports multiple connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s costlier than a Raspberry Pi, it&#8217;s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bbc-microbit\">4. BBC Microbit<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you want to buy an RPi for learning, you can switch to a<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Micro_Bit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> BBC Microbit<\/a>. This device is perfect for basic coding and programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, it comes with some accessories. Examples are an accelerometer and temperature sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These allow you to explore many projects without spending more money. Other features you can enjoy on this single-board computer are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A USB port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPIO pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio and Bluetooth antenna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset Buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hands holding Microbit\" class=\"wp-image-2792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hardwarehow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Hands holding Microbit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We believe we&#8217;ve answered many wondering\u2013&#8217;Why is Raspberry Pi so expensive?&#8217; While there isn&#8217;t a definite date when the prices will lower, this situation is likely temporary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we recommend waiting for more news from the foundation. Meanwhile, you can purchase Raspberry alternatives provided they meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse our blog for more information on single-board computers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you visit online marketplaces for a single-board computer, you will probably ask- Why is Raspberry Pi so expensive? The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an industry leader in the SBC market. Users loved its products due to pocket-friendly prices. However, most RPi versions are quite costly, especially since mid-2020. 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