GMClean
6.6#9 in email cleanup softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
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InboxSweeper
7.4#4 in email cleanup softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GMClean | InboxSweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports app passwords and OAuth2 for Google and Microsoft. | The product uses a scoped Gmail or Yahoo app password over IMAP rather than OAuth or Google Sign-In. |
| Email providers | It supports Gmail, Outlook, and custom IMAP mailboxes. | Gmail is fully supported; Yahoo and other IMAP inboxes are experimental. |
| Privacy | The README says GMClean fetches email headers only and does not download email bodies. | The tool runs on the user's computer and says mail, credentials, and tokens are not uploaded; anonymous usage counters can be disabled with INBOXSWEEPER_NO_TELEMETRY=1. |
| Purpose | GMClean scans email headers, classifies messages, and supports mass unsubscribe, bulk deletion, and export. | InboxSweeper bulk deletes old promotions and newsletters and unsubscribes from mailing lists. |
GMClean plans
- Open sourceFree
InboxSweeper plans
- FreeFree
Pick GMClean if…
GMClean may suit people who want to review several Gmail, Outlook, or IMAP inboxes and manage subscriptions or bulk deletions. It is aimed at users prepared to run a self-hosted web tool.
Pick InboxSweeper if…
InboxSweeper suits people clearing older promotional email, especially Gmail users who want previewed sweeps and unsubscribe options. Its terminal path is available for coders, while the project recommends the web app for users who do not want technical setup.