Mailstrom
6.3#18 in email cleanup softwareFrom $5 a monthWeb
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Paperweight
7.8#2 in email cleanup softwareFrom $4.58 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mailstrom | Paperweight |
|---|---|---|
| Email providers | The FAQ names Gmail, Outlook, AOL, iCloud, Yahoo, and Microsoft Exchange accounts with IMAP enabled as supported connection examples. | Supported connections include Gmail, Microsoft, Apple, Proton Mail through Proton Bridge and standard IMAP accounts. |
| Security | The FAQ says IMAP passwords are stored with 256-bit salted AES encryption and OAuth is used when available. | The privacy policy says app-to-provider communications use HTTPS/TLS and OAuth tokens are encrypted in macOS Keychain or Windows Credential Manager. |
Mailstrom plans
- Basic$9 a month
- Plus$14 a month
- Pro$29.95 a month
- Basic$59.95 a year
- Plus$99.95 a year
- Pro$199.95 a year
Paperweight plans
- FreeFree
- Cleanup Pass$25, paid once
- Paperweight Pro crypto$55 a year
- Paperweight Pro$60 a year
- Lifetime$99, paid once
Pick Mailstrom if…
It suits people managing large IMAP inboxes who want bulk cleanup, unsubscribe actions, and automatic rules. Users should confirm their provider supports IMAP before signing up.
Pick Paperweight if…
Paperweight suits people who want to review account relationships, mailing lists, and personal details in their email and manage cleanup from a desktop. Its free plan is limited to one email account; multiple accounts and cleanup actions are available in paid plans.