Do you read my email content?

No. We only access metadata such as message size, labels, and dates. Email bodies are never read or stored.

Are my emails permanently deleted?

Emails are moved to the Gmail Trash folder. Gmail purges the Trash folder after 30 days, giving you a 30-day window to undo any actions.

Best SaneBox Alternative in 2026

Name: Smart Mailbox Cleaner
Author: Smart Mailbox Cleaner

Looking for a SaneBox alternative? Smart Mailbox Cleaner offers privacy-first Gmail cleanup with metadata-only scanning, 30-day undo, and a free tier.

About SaneBox

Tagline: AI-powered email filtering and prioritization service

Pricing: Starting at $7/month (Snack plan), $12/month (Lunch), $36/month (Dinner)

Privacy model: Reads email content to analyze and filter messages into priority folders

SaneBox Pros

Strong AI email filtering and prioritization
Works across multiple email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)
Saves time with smart folder sorting

SaneBox Cons

Reads full email content for AI analysis
No mass delete or bulk cleanup functionality
No undo with label restoration
Expensive — starts at $7/mo, premium features require $36/mo

Why Switch to Smart Mailbox Cleaner?

Metadata-only scanning — never reads email bodies or subjects
Full bulk deletion with AI confidence scoring
30-day undo with original label restoration
First cleanup free (SaneBox has no free option)
Import/export .eml/.mbox/.pst for backup before cleaning

Feature Comparison: SaneBox vs Smart Mailbox Cleaner

Feature	SaneBox	Smart Mailbox Cleaner
Reads email content	Yes	No — metadata only
Bulk email deletion	No — filtering only	Yes — thousands at once
Free tier	14-day trial only	First cleanup free (no time limit)
Undo with label restore	No	Yes — 30-day
Storage management	No	Yes — visual storage gauge
Price	$7–$36/month	Free or ₹149/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Mailbox Cleaner better than SaneBox?

They serve different purposes. SaneBox is an email filtering tool that prioritizes your inbox. Smart Mailbox Cleaner is a cleanup tool that helps you delete old, large, and unnecessary emails in bulk. If your goal is to free up storage and mass-clean your inbox, SMC is the better choice.

Does SaneBox delete emails?

SaneBox primarily filters and sorts emails — it doesn't offer bulk deletion, storage management, or cleanup features. For mass deletion with safety features like confidence scoring and undo, Smart Mailbox Cleaner is purpose-built.

Why is Smart Mailbox Cleaner cheaper than SaneBox?

SaneBox's premium features start at $7/month and go up to $36/month. Smart Mailbox Cleaner offers a generous free tier with your first cleanup free, with paid plans starting at ₹149/month (~$1.80). Our pricing reflects our focus on cleanup rather than ongoing filtering.

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