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Mailstrom alternatives

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

Mailstrom is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MailstromThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
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
Inbox ZeroFree trial · from $18/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Mailstrom

  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). Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).
    • Clean Email has a free plan. Mailstrom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Clean Email lists iOS, macOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Clearing a backlog of thousands of old emails

    Clean Email vs MailstromClean Email pricing and details

  2. Unroll.Me

    Free tool to block or roll up subscription emails

    • Unroll.Me is free. Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).
    • Unroll.Me has a free plan. Mailstrom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Unroll.Me lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: People buried in newsletters and promotional email

    Unroll.Me vs MailstromUnroll.Me pricing and details

  3. Leave Me Alone

    Unsubscribe from mailing lists and screen unwanted senders

    • Leave Me Alone starts at $9 per month, or $90 billed yearly. Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).

    Suits: Unsubscribing from many mailing lists across several email accounts

    Leave Me Alone vs MailstromLeave Me Alone pricing and details

  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). Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).
    • Only SaneBox lists iOS and Android apps.

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

    SaneBox vs MailstromSaneBox pricing and details

  5. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant and email client.

    Suits: Gmail and Outlook users who want mail sorted and replies drafted for them

    Inbox Zero vs MailstromInbox Zero pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mailstrom

  • It runs in the browser only; the site lists no mobile or desktop apps.
  • The free trial is a one-time snapshot of up to 5,000 messages, and only 25% of them can be deleted, archived or moved.
  • It works over IMAP, so POP-only accounts and Exchange servers without IMAP enabled cannot be connected.
  • Basic is capped at 1 email account and 10,000 emails, and the FAQ says folders other than the inbox cannot be organized yet.
Mailstrom pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mailstrom?

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

Is there a free alternative to Mailstrom?

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

Which Mailstrom alternatives work on Windows?

The Mailstrom listing does not include a Windows app. Inbox Zero lists one.

Which Mailstrom alternatives work on macOS?

The Mailstrom listing does not include a macOS app. Clean Email and Inbox Zero list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mailstrom?

Inbox Zero is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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