The Botifex Story
Botifex exists because manually refreshing marketplaces was wasting hours every week. A 16-year-old builder in rural Idaho hacked together the first version for personal use. Today Botifex is a polished platform serving consumers across the U.S.
From Raspberry Pi to Platform
Learning to code quickly, the founder built five prototypes in twelve days before landing on the Botifex approach.
There was no venture funding or giant team—just determination and a desire to find better deals faster.
Consumers First
Every feature is evaluated by how it helps individual buyers. Botifex is not framed as “AI automation for businesses.”
Instead, we obsess over refresh speed, trustworthy alerts, and analytics that empower shoppers.
Our Core Values
These values guide what ships next on the Roadmap.
Speed
Listings must reach consumers before they disappear. Infrastructure investments prioritize refresh intervals.
Clarity
Every alert includes context, pricing, and source links. No fluff, only action-ready information.
Trust
Free-to-start approach lets you explore Botifex risk-free. Privacy policies, including Why We Collect This Information, remain transparent.
Milestones
- 2024: Prototype V5 launches on a Raspberry Pi. Real-time Craigslist and eBay alerts prove the model.
- 2025: Botifex LLC formed, multi-marketplace support added, free-to-start onboarding introduced.
- Today: Continuous shipping of consumer features; next up is mobile, smarter deals, and global support.