Side by side
Cleanfox vs InboxSweeper
Both stand on email cleanup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Cleanfox provides several ways to clean newsletters without forcing users to unsubscribe. Allow time for the first scan, and note that attachment tools are not yet available.
Visit Cleanfox Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
InboxSweeper offers controlled cleanup modes and multiple ways to run a free local tool. Gmail is the fully supported target; users of Yahoo or other IMAP inboxes should account for the experimental support and Yahoo folder limit.
Visit InboxSweeperThe facts
| Cleanfox | InboxSweeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | join.cleanfox.io | github.com |
| On email cleanup software | #6 of 31 | #2 of 31 |
Cleanfox: what it does well
- Free, with no credit card required
- Offers three actions for each newsletter
- Supports bulk actions in list view
- Can sort several mailboxes at once
- Automatic cleanup rules are available
What to know first
- Initial scan averages 30 minutes to three hours
- Deleted messages are recoverable only until trash is emptied
- Attachment handling is marked “Soon”
InboxSweeper: what it does well
- Sweeps preview counts before moving messages.
- Protects financial, security, payment, receipt, and government mail.
- Mail and credentials are not uploaded, according to the project.
- Offers browser, terminal, agent, and Windows executable options.
What to know first
- Yahoo and other IMAP support is experimental.
- Yahoo IMAP exposes only about 10,000 recent messages per folder.
- Web-link-only unsubscribes require manual handling.
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