GMClean vs Smart Delete for Gmail

GMClean is a free, self-hosted web tool for scanning email headers, classifying messages, unsubscribing in bulk, deleting email, and exporting data. It works with Gmail, Outlook, and custom IMAP mailboxes, with up to 10 mailboxes connected at once. GMClean fetches headers such as sender, subject, and List-Unsubscribe details without downloading message bodies. It can scan INBOX, Spam, Promotions, Trash, and other IMAP folders. Inbox analysis includes a 0–100 health score based on five weighted factors, sender insights, and email age distribution. Classification uses heuristic rules, with optional Gemini assistance for ambiguous cases. Users can unsubscribe with one click using RFC 8058 support or unsubscribe in bulk; bulk deletion runs in batches of 500 messages. Exports include selected subscriptions with resubscribe links and scanned emails in CSV format. The project documents deployment with npm, Docker, or Docker Compose. It says app data stays in browser IndexedDB and there is no cloud database or telemetry. Credentials are encrypted with AES-256-CBC before storage, and setup requires an ENCRYPTION_SECRET. The repository is MIT-licensed.

Smart Delete for Gmail is an extension and web add-on that helps Gmail users remove messages in bulk through pattern-based recommendations and rules. It detects recurring email patterns, uses behavior to create deletion rules, and suggests cleanup opportunities among frequent senders. Users can target senders or subject keywords, queue multiple deletions, and preview matches before acting. Starred and important emails are excluded automatically; deleted messages move to Gmail Trash and remain recoverable for 30 days. The add-on appears in Gmail’s sidebar and is available through Google Workspace Marketplace. Its stated permissions cover the open email’s sender and subject, mailbox searches for defined rules, and moving matching threads to Trash; it says email bodies and attachments are not accessed. Plans include Free at free, Light User at $1, paid once, Regular User at $2, paid once, and Power User at $10, paid once.