behind the change.

Maker

Elie Steinbock

2 changes across 2 products documented · latest archive capture Sep 18, 2026

Inbox Zero1 changeBot Directory1 changeX
Our reading

Both of Elie’s changes are about price and value: Inbox Zero added a meeting notetaker to Plus at the same $35, and Bot Directory raised its sponsorship price from $800 to $1,200 a month.

Decisions, newest first

  1. Inbox ZeroPricing

    Inbox Zero added a meeting notetaker to Plus. The price stayed $35.

    Compare Inbox Zero’s Plus plan before and after it advertised an AI meeting notetaker, with Elie Steinbock’s public explanation.

    $35/user/month · Notetaker not listed$35/user/month · AI meeting notetaker listed

    Archive captures: Aug 11, 2026 → Sep 18, 2026

  2. Bot DirectoryPricing

    Bot Directory raised its sponsorship price by 50%.

    Compare Bot Directory’s sponsorship price change from $800 to $1,200 a month and read what its creator shared about pricing as spots fill.

    $800/month$1,200/month

    Archive captures: Aug 19, 2026 → Aug 20, 2026

In their words

“Competitors have the feature so this brings us to feature parity.”

Elie Steinbock · What Elie said about the decision · Aug 27, 2026 · Inbox Zero

“Just increased sponsorship prices from $800 to $1200/mo. Will increase as more spots get taken.”

Elie Steinbock · What Elie shared publicly · Aug 19, 2026 · Bot Directory

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