***UPDATE: ## Mar. 11 , 2026, **5:00 a.m.** EDT **This review was originally written in January 2023. Since then, I've gone from one cat to two and have added a Litter-Robot to the mix in my household. In November 2025, we switched to the ScoopFree Crystal Plus model, though it essentially functions identically to the older Legacy Pro model. This review has been refreshed to encapsulate my overall experience with the PetSafe ScoopFree series.* I have the smallest Litter-Robot, and it could easily still be a tight squeeze for many home or apartment layouts. That's not the only reason so many people are looking for a good Litter-Robot alternative. A $600 to $800 automatic litter box is hardly a casual purchase, and a lot of cats (including one of mine) are sketched out by the big enclosed rotating designs. Luckily, the PetSafe ScoopFree exists. Litter-Robots may not be for everyone, but automated scooping definitely can be.…