Understanding the Economics of Device Farming in 2025

**CapEx model (box phone farm)** One-time hardware purchase, predictable per-node cost, full ADB access, no recurring cloud seat fees. **OpEx model (cloud/emulator)** Subscription per device-minute, faster spin-up, less hardware maintenance. **Break-even factors** Utilization hours, required hardware fidelity, data residency and scale. Labs running 24/7 often favor owned chassis after 6–18 months depending on cloud pricing. Get configuration quote: /contact · Packages: /packages