strixbi

Sell Better — browse, quote, deal direct.

Find cars, phones, parts, and services near you. Or say what you need and get matched quotes from verified sellers. Buying is free; sellers pay for reach.

Two ways to buy

Use strixbi like a normal classifieds app — or skip the hunt and ask for quotes.

Everyday shopping

Browse & chat

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    Browse by category

    Open Cars, Phones, Electronics, and more. Filter by location, price, and the details that matter — make, year, verified sellers.

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    Search near you

    Pick your ward or county, then search. Results stay local first so you see what is actually available around you.

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    Chat and close the deal

    Message the seller in-app, confirm the item, and arrange payment and pickup or delivery between you. strixbi does not sit in the middle.

When you need options

Post a request

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    Post what you need

    Describe the item in plain language, or attach a photo or list. Useful when you are shopping a bundle or cannot find it by browsing.

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    Get matched quotes

    We match live listings nearby — ranking on fit, locality, trust signals, and plan priority — and return a clear quote you can act on.

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    Talk to the seller

    Open chat from the quote, compare options, and deal directly. Same marketplace, faster path when browsing is not enough.

For sellers

List once. Show up in browse results and in quote matches when buyers ask for what you stock.

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    Set up your storefront

    Verify phone and email, add your trading location, and open a seller profile buyers can trust.

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    Post an ad

    Choose a category, add photos and price, fill the key fields, and publish. Images are screened before they go live.

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    Get discovered

    Your listings show in browse results and in buyer quote matches. Chat, close deals, and renew or upgrade as you grow.

What makes it smart

Classifieds you can filter, plus a quote engine that prefers local, trusted sellers who actually have the stock.

Browse like classifieds

Category pages with real filters — not a dump of every ad in the country.

Quotes when you ask

Post a request and get matched options from sellers who stock what you need.

Local first

Ward → constituency → county → nationwide. Nearby sellers surface before distant ones.

Verified sellers

Phone-verified accounts and seller checks so you’re not guessing who’s real.

In-app chat

Negotiate in one thread. No more hopping apps to finish a simple sale.

Moderated listings

Images are auto-checked; flagged content goes to review before it stays live.

Seller plans

Buying stays free. Sellers choose a listing cap and how often ads recycle to the top of the feed.

Starter

Jaribu — no payment needed

Free

Always

  • 10 active listings
  • 14-day Auto Ad Allocation budget trial
  • Basic seller profile
  • Social media channels included
  • Standard inquiries
  • Manual refresh only
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Most popular

Pro

4,000 ads that go back to the top twice a week.

KSh 3,479

Pay by M-Pesa or card

  • All in Starter
  • Auto-allocate ad budget
  • 4,000 active ads
  • Ads recycle every 48 hours
  • WhatsApp lead routing
  • Analytics
  • Verified badge
Choose Pro Seller

Pro+

Unlimited ads, refreshed every morning and evening.

KSh 11,020

Pay by M-Pesa or card

  • Unlimited ads
  • Ads recycle every 12 hours
  • Priority placement
  • Lead-response SLA
  • Advanced analytics
Choose Pro+

Enterprise

Multi-agent workflows, RFQ, and API for high-volume teams.

KSh 17,284

Pay by M-Pesa or card

  • Unlimited ads
  • Ads recycle every 6 hours
  • Multi-agent logins
  • RFQ engine
  • Bulk CSV/API import
  • Dedicated account support
Under construction

Full comparison and checkout details live on pricing. Plan changes apply on your next billing cycle unless you upgrade sooner.

Common questions

What is strixbi?+

strixbi is Kenya's smart classifieds marketplace. Buyers browse live listings by category and location, or post a request and get matched quotes from sellers nearby. Buyers use it free; sellers pay for listing capacity and reach. Tagline: Sell Better.

Is buying on strixbi free?+

Yes. Browse, search, save listings, post quote requests, and chat with sellers at no cost. Seller plans only apply when you publish inventory.

Does strixbi handle payment and delivery?+

No. strixbi is a marketplace, not a fulfilment platform. You agree payment, pickup, or delivery directly with the seller. That keeps fees down and keeps you in control of the deal.

When should I browse vs post a request?+

Browse when you know the category and want to compare ads yourself — cars, phones, and so on. Post a request when you need several items, a specific part, or you want sellers to quote you instead of hunting listing by listing.

How do seller plans work?+

Starter gives you 10 active listings. Pro Seller, Pro+, and Enterprise raise the cap, recycle ads to the top of the feed automatically, and unlock analytics. Buying stays free either way.

Can I sell as an individual?+

Yes. Individual sellers and registered businesses both list. You need a verified phone number and email to publish.

Where is strixbi available?+

strixbi is live for Kenya first, with more African markets following. Location matching goes down to ward level where the map data allows.

How is strixbi different from Jiji, Facebook Marketplace, or PigiaMe?+

strixbi matches buyer quote requests to nearby sellers, uses ward-level local search, and offers a flat seller plan with automatic listing recycle. Optional one-off boosts sit alongside the plan. Like those apps, deals stay between buyer and seller — strixbi does not take payment.

Is strixbi legit, or is it a scam?+

strixbi is a live Kenya marketplace at strixbi.com. Sellers verify phone and email before they publish; listing images are screened. strixbi does not take payment for goods, so you never send money to strixbi for an item — you deal with the seller. Inspect in person, meet in public, and keep chat on-platform. Support: support@strixbi.com.

What can I buy and sell on strixbi?+

Public categories include Vehicles, Phones & Tablets, Electronics, Home, Furniture & Appliances, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Commercial Equipment & Tools, Fashion, Beauty & Personal Care, Leisure & Activities, Babies & Kids, and Services. Browse by category and location, or post a quote request.

How do quote requests work?+

Describe what you need. strixbi matches live listings nearby — ranking on fit, locality, trust signals, and plan priority — and returns quotes you can open into chat. Use a request when browsing listing-by-listing is too slow; browse when you want to compare ads yourself.

How do I pay a seller? Can I use M-Pesa?+

Payment for goods is between you and the seller — M-Pesa, cash, or whatever you both agree. strixbi does not collect that money. Seller storefront plans (Starter, Pro Seller, Pro+, Enterprise) are billed separately in KES via Paystack, with M-Pesa first and card as fallback.

Does strixbi have a mobile app?+

Yes. The full marketplace is on the web at strixbi.com, and native iOS and Android apps wrap the same product. Seller plan prices and checkout details are published on the website pricing page.

strixbi

Ready when you are

Browse what's listed near you, ask for quotes when you need them, or post your first ad and start selling.