InboxSweeper
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VisitInboxSweeper vs mailtrim
What both publish
| Fact | InboxSweeper | mailtrim |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The product uses a scoped Gmail or Yahoo app password over IMAP rather than OAuth or Google Sign-In. | Gmail setup uses OAuth, while IMAP setup accepts server credentials and keeps the password out of local storage. |
| Email providers | Gmail is fully supported; Yahoo and other IMAP inboxes are experimental. | It works with Gmail and IMAP services, including Outlook, Fastmail, iCloud, and self-hosted IMAP servers. |
| Purpose | InboxSweeper bulk deletes old promotions and newsletters and unsubscribes from mailing lists. | mailtrim is a command-line tool for finding and cleaning up inbox clutter. |
InboxSweeper plans
- FreeFree
mailtrim plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick mailtrim if…
mailtrim suits Linux users who want command-line control over inbox cleanup across Gmail or IMAP services. Its single-user local design is not intended for multi-user or server deployment.