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Cleanfox alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Cleanfox alternative is Unroll.Me (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Cleanfox compared with 5 alternatives: Clean Email, Unroll.Me, Leave Me Alone, SaneBox and Mailstrom.

Cleanfox is free to use. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CleanfoxThis toolFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
Clean EmailFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Unroll.MeFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
Leave Me AloneFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
SaneBoxFree trial · from $6.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
MailstromFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Cleanfox has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Unroll.Me and SaneBox score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCleanfoxClean EmailUnroll.MeLeave Me AloneSaneBoxMailstrom

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How each one differs from Cleanfox

  1. Clean Email

    Inbox cleaner for bulk deleting, unsubscribing and auto rules

    • Clean Email starts at $9.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (1 email account).
    • Clean Email also lists a macOS app.

    Suits: Clearing a backlog of thousands of old emails

  2. Unroll.Me

    Free tool to block or roll up subscription emails

    • Unroll.Me is free.

    Suits: People buried in newsletters and promotional email

  3. Leave Me Alone

    Unsubscribe from mailing lists and screen unwanted senders

    • Leave Me Alone starts at $9 per month, or $90 billed yearly.
    • Leave Me Alone has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cleanfox.
    • Leave Me Alone lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cleanfox has.

    Suits: Unsubscribing from many mailing lists across several email accounts

  4. SaneBox

    AI email filtering that works inside the email app you already use

    • SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • SaneBox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cleanfox.

    Suits: People who want to keep their current email app and add smarter filtering

  5. Mailstrom

    Web-based inbox cleaner for bulk deleting and unsubscribing

    • Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).
    • Mailstrom has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cleanfox.
    • Mailstrom lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cleanfox has.

    Suits: Clearing thousands of old messages out of a neglected inbox

Limits worth knowing in Cleanfox

  • Cleanfox is paid for by data: the site says it sells statistics compiled from the transactional emails and newsletters it scans.
  • Signing up joins NielsenIQ's online consumer panel, according to the site.
  • It cleans subscriptions only; it is not an email client and does not replace one.
  • The site says it is unable to connect to some providers.
Cleanfox pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cleanfox?

The alternatives to Cleanfox in this directory are Clean Email, Unroll.Me, Leave Me Alone, SaneBox and Mailstrom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cleanfox.

Is there a free alternative to Cleanfox?

Yes. Unroll.Me is free to use. Clean Email has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Cleanfox alternatives work on macOS?

The Cleanfox listing does not include a macOS app. Clean Email lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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