How much does a plantar pressure testing device cost per unit?

How much does a plantar pressure testing device cost per unit?

1. If you are an individual business owner and want to open a foot massage/insole shop

Then buying an “entry-level version” is enough. Currently on the market there are those:

Basic pressure test boards, supporting static tests (stand on it to test pressure) and basic report analysis. The price is around 25,000 to 30,000 RMB.

The advantage is the price is acceptable and operation is simple. The customer stands on it for a few seconds, the data image comes out immediately, and you can directly match insoles and explain solutions. Business is about efficiency, and this kind is good enough.

2. If you are from a rehabilitation department, sports center, or orthopedic clinic

Don’t try to save money — those entry-level models can’t handle the functions you need. You need to go for mid-to-high-end versions:

Supports dynamic testing (such as pressure changes when walking or running);

Can combine high-definition video recording to analyze gait;

Software system supports case management and long-term data comparison.

This kind of product is basically 40,000 to 80,000 RMB, the higher the configuration, the more expensive it is.

3. If you are doing scientific research, opening a chain brand, or a sports center owner

Don’t hesitate — go for the flagship version.

More than 50,000 sensing points, pressure data accurate to millimeters;

Supports treadmill synchronized testing, with matching camera system;

Automatically generates gait correction suggestions, and can connect to cloud storage and remote diagnostics.

Price? That’s around 80,000 to 150,000 RMB, and some imported ones even cost 200,000 to 300,000 RMB, but to be honest, organizations that buy this kind are not short of money — what matters is accuracy, stability, and technical support.

4. What should you pay attention to when buying?

Don’t be fooled by the appearance
Don’t just look at whether it’s shiny or whether the board is thick — the key is the density of sensing points and software functions. Some look high-end but the measured data is as random as a meteor fist — totally useless.

Software system is critical
After testing, whether it can generate analysis charts, print reports, manage customers — this depends on whether the software can keep up.

Can it export PDFs or images?
If you’re matching insoles or doing orthotics, customers need something to take home and see. So the result images must be exportable. If not, you won’t even know how to explain it.

Ask clearly about after-sales service
This type of device involves computer + hardware + software — any part has a problem and you’ll need someone to repair it. Before buying, ask clearly about warranty and maintenance policies. Otherwise, if it breaks, it’s just a brick.