While Botdog and Aimfox are both LinkedIn automation tools, they’re built for people using two fundamentally different outreach strategies.
Botdog is a simple, LinkedIn-focused solution built for individuals and small sales teams who want to grow their accounts sustainably while respecting LinkedIn’s limits.
Aimfox, on the other hand, is a comprehensive CRM-plus-automation platform designed for users who value high-volume outreach and easy lead and pipeline management.
Botdog: simplicity-first LinkedIn automation
Botdog was designed to make automation so simple that anyone can set up an effective campaign in under 3 minutes. The platform runs entirely in the cloud, which eliminates technical setup requirements. Plus, it mimics human behavior and uses smart safety features to keep your account safe.
What sets Botdog apart is its AI-powered lead qualification and response management features. It automatically filters prospects, so there’s no need to clean your lists manually. If you’re a busy salesperson or Founder who needs reliable automation without complexity, Botdog delivers exactly that.
Aimfox: LinkedIn CRM + automation solution
At its core, Aimfox is a CRM solution for LinkedIn. Their free plan includes a shared inbox and lead database, and automation is available as an add-on option by investing in a paid plan. Aimfox positions itself as the complete LinkedIn sales platform for agencies and teams that manage multiple client accounts or need detailed lead tracking.
Campaign automation
Botdog offers multi-step sequences with intelligent automation. You can create campaigns from LinkedIn searches, posts, or events that include connection requests, follow-up messages, and automatic response detection. Botdog also uses smart AI filters to automatically skip prospects who might have ended up in your list but don’t actually match your ICP.
Key automation features:
- Unlimited campaigns across all plans
- Set up campaigns in less than 3 minutes
- Human-like delays and randomized timing (keep your account safe)
- Automatic connection request withdrawal after 30 days (keep your account clean)
- Smart pause when prospects reply (message them when they’re more likely to reply)
- AI-powered lead qualification
Aimfox offers a similar campaign builder with multiple launch sources and uses GPT-4 to create AI-driven personalized messages throughout your sequence.
Key automation features:
- Multiple campaign types and sources
- Set up campaigns in less than 5 minutes
- Built-in AI message personalization
- Auto-translation for international outreach
- Timezone-based message scheduling
Team collaboration & inbox management
While Botdog was primarily designed for individual reps and small sales teams, it still offers streamlined multi-account management from day one. With a unified team inbox, all conversations from connected LinkedIn accounts appear in one place. Team members can assign messages, use canned responses, and maintain role-based permissions.
Team collaboration features:
- Multiple LinkedIn accounts under one dashboard
- Shared team inbox with conversation assignment
- Secure account delegation (no password sharing)
- Role-based permissions and access controls
- Team performance tracking across accounts
Aimfox offers a "Unibox" that syncs all LinkedIn conversations between team members and functions as a mini-CRM, turning every LinkedIn connection into a lead record with tags, notes, and export capabilities.
Team collaboration includes:
- Unlimited LinkedIn accounts per workspace (but they each need an Aimfox subscription)
- Unified inbox with conversation labeling
- Built-in lead CRM with contact management
- Team permissions and collaboration tools
- Lead export and data management
It’s important to note that, like most automation tools, Aimfox is priced per seat, even though it advertises “unlimited LinkedIn accounts per workspace”.
AI & personalization features
Botdog's advanced AI features are available on the Professional + AI plan ($45/month annual). This includes AI lead filtering that automatically reviews prospects against your criteria, plus AI-generated suggestions that use your full conversation context to generate a reply.
AI features include:
- Natural language lead filtering
- Smart prospect qualification
- AI-generated reply drafts
- Conversation context analysis
- Custom AI commands for responses
Aimfox has built-in GPT-4 template enrichment on the paid plan so that you can enhance each message based on your campaign goals. It also has an automatic translation feature and message optimization suggestions.
AI features include:
- GPT-4 powered message enhancement
- Automatic content personalization
- Multi-language translation
- Campaign performance optimization
- Dynamic personalization tokens
Integration capabilities
Botdog was purpose-built for LinkedIn automation with comprehensive sales stack support:
- Direct CRM connectors (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive)
- LinkedIn Recruiter Lite integration (crucial for recruiters)
- Zapier and webhook support for 3,000+ apps
- Slack notifications and team alerts
- Public API for custom workflows
- Built-in email enrichment
Aimfox has basic integration options, with the notable limitation of no LinkedIn Recruiter Lite support.
Customer reviews
Botdog maintains consistent positive reviews across platforms, with users highlighting:
- Reliable automation that works as advertised
- Excellent customer support and responsiveness
- Clean, intuitive interface that's easy to use
- Strong account safety with no restriction issues
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- AI features that genuinely improve results
Aimfox also has good reviews across Trustpilot, Product Hunt, and G2. It’s important to note, though, that there are a handful of reviews suggesting that Aimfox has used questionable tactics to garner reviews.
Safety and compliance
Botdog has a safety-first approach with enterprise-grade safety measures built into every feature:
- Conservative LinkedIn-compliant daily limits
- Human-like randomized delays and behavior patterns
- Account health monitoring and alerts
- Cloud-based processing to eliminate local detection risks
Aimfox also has safety features like a basic proxy network (60+ countries) for IP masking. But, in comparison to other LinkedIn automation tools, they offer users very little reassurance.
Aimfox also promotes the ability to “bypass LinkedIn connection request limits” in their paid plan, which is a slippery slope that often ends in your LinkedIn account getting banned.
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Plus, Aimfox encourages users with free LinkedIn accounts to sign up. While it is technically possible to use automation on a free LinkedIn account, Botdog always recommends that users do so with a Premium or Sales Navigator account. This is because paid plans offer higher limits and more protection against restrictions or bans. (LinkedIn is far more likely to warn a paying user that their account is at risk before banning them.)
Botdog vs Aimfox pricing
Botdog offers three tiers with significant discounts for 3-month, 6-month, or annual billing and 10+ accounts. All plans include unlimited campaigns, team features, and safety tools. Higher tiers add webhooks, API access, and advanced AI features. Botdog offers a 7-day free trial with no credit/debit card required.
Aimfox offers a free LinkedIn CRM plan and a paid plan that activates the platform's automation features. They offer monthly and annual pricing, with no apparent discount for multiple accounts (other than custom pricing for enterprise teams).
It’s important to note that although Aimfox advertises “unlimited LinkedIn accounts” on their free and paid plans, it doesn’t make it clear that each of those users must have their own Aimfox subscription. It only becomes clear that their pricing is per seat when you read this article in their help center.
The bottom line…
Choose Botdog if:
- You want a platform built specifically for LinkedIn automation
- Account safety is your top priority
- You're a recruiter who needs LinkedIn Recruiter Lite integration
- You value reliable customer support and platform stability
- You need a tool that "just works" without complexity
Choose Aimfox if:
- You want a free LinkedIn CRM and lead management tool
- You want to automate high-volume outreach that pushes LinkedIn’s limits
- You're willing to accept higher account restriction risks
- You're not a recruiter (no Recruiter Lite integration available)
If you’re looking for LinkedIn automation that works, Botdog is the most trustworthy choice. Aimfox's combination of misleading pricing, safety risks, and questionable marketing practices makes it a risk for salespeople who can’t afford to lose access to their LinkedIn account.
Ready to experience simple and easy LinkedIn automation? Start your 7-day free trial today and find out why 1000+ people have chosen Botdog so far.
