PureBox vs Unroll.Me

A private alternative to Unroll.Me that doesn’t sell what it sees

PureBox is for Gmail users who want private, review-first cleanup beyond unsubscribe: Attention first, then Archive or Trash suggestions you approve before they run.

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Free sample scan · No credit card · You approve every action

Your inbox stays yours

Minimum Gmail OAuth scopes. No data resale, no third-party sharing. Read the privacy policy.

Review-first cleanup

See Archive and Trash suggestions before anything moves, with plain-language rationale and History.

Cleanup that’s reversible

Every action shows up in history. Nothing happens silently and you can undo from one screen.

When PureBox fits better than Unroll.Me

  • You care about who reads your inbox and what they do with it.
  • You want cleanup beyond unsubscribe: Attention, Archive, and Trash.
  • You want review-first Gmail cleanup instead of a rollup-only workflow.

When Unroll.Me may fit better

  • You only want a free, one-tap rollup digest of newsletters.
  • You specifically need bulk unsubscribe today.
  • You’re fine with the privacy trade-off Unroll.Me discloses.

We'd rather you find the right tool than the wrong subscription.

At-a-glance comparison

As of May 2026. Sources linked in the per-competitor profile.

  • Important-first surface (separates signal before cleanup)

    PureBox

    ✓ Attention track

    Unroll.Me

    No

  • Bulk unsubscribe

    PureBox

    Not offered today

    Unroll.Me

    Yes

  • Bulk archive or trash with review step

    PureBox

    Yes

    Unroll.Me

    No

  • Reversible actions / history of what was done

    PureBox

    ✓ History view

    Unroll.Me

    Re-subscribe manually

  • Time-saved metric shown to user

    PureBox

    ✓ Hours and minutes

    Unroll.Me

    No

  • Free tier description

    PureBox

    Sample scan, up to 1,000 emails, all three tracks

    Unroll.Me

    Free; no paid tier

  • Paid pricing

    PureBox

    $7.99/month or $4.99/month billed yearly

    Unroll.Me

    Free (data-driven business model)

  • Mailbox fit today

    PureBox

    Gmail and Google Workspace. Other providers are not supported yet.

    Unroll.Me

    Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo

  • Data resale or third-party data sharing

    PureBox

    No — see Privacy Policy

    Unroll.Me

    Shares anonymized data with parent (Slice). FTC settlement, 2019.

  • Permissions requested from Gmail

    PureBox

    Minimum Gmail OAuth scopes

    Unroll.Me

    Broad mailbox read access

  • Custom rules

    PureBox

    ✓ Optional — not required to start

    Unroll.Me

    No

  • Mobile access

    PureBox

    Mobile-friendly web app (no native app yet)

    Unroll.Me

    iOS and Android apps

Privacy and data stance

PureBox

Minimum Gmail OAuth scopes. No data resale, no third-party data sharing, no use of your email content for model training. Disconnect at any time. Read our privacy policy.

Unroll.Me

Per Unroll.Me’s current privacy policy, the service shares data with parent company Slice for commercial-research purposes (with disclosed anonymization). The 2017 NYT reporting on Slice’s data sales and the 2019 FTC settlement are part of that history; users can opt out, but the default posture is data-sharing.

Pricing

PureBox

Free is proof of value via sample with a hard ceiling of 1,000 emails. Pro is full inbox coverage + ongoing relief at $7.99/month or $59.90/year ($4.99/month effective).

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Unroll.Me

Free for end users; no paid tier. The business model is commercial-data sharing through parent company Slice.

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As of May 2026.

What you actually do in PureBox

  1. 1. Connect your Gmail with minimum permissions.
  2. 2. Review suggestions, sender by sender, before anything moves.
  3. 3. Apply what you approve. Undo from history at any time.
PureBox dashboard showing the Attention, Cleanup, and Track surfaces with time-saved metric.
The PureBox dashboard shows proposed cleanup actions before anything moves and keeps a history you can undo from.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Unroll.Me?

    Unroll.Me is a newsletter-management tool known for one-click unsubscribe and rollup digest features across Gmail and other mailbox providers. It is free to end users and has no paid tier. Historically, its business model has included anonymized data-sharing disclosures through parent company Slice.

  • How does PureBox compare to Unroll.Me?

    PureBox does not include bulk unsubscribe today. It focuses on Attention, Archive, and Trash cleanup tracks with a review step before actions run. Unroll.Me is primarily unsubscribe-focused. PureBox fits users who want private Gmail cleanup, clear approvals, and reversible History more than a one-tap unsubscribe tool.

  • Is PureBox cheaper than Unroll.Me?

    Unroll.Me is free, while PureBox uses a paid subscription model after Free proof via sample. PureBox Pro is $7.99 monthly or $59.90 yearly. The trade-off is business model posture: PureBox charges users directly for full coverage and ongoing relief instead of relying on data-driven monetization.

  • Can I switch from Unroll.Me to PureBox?

    Yes. You can connect Gmail to PureBox, run the Free sample, and start approving cleanup actions immediately. If you no longer want Unroll.Me, revoke its access from your Google account permissions page. Existing inbox messages stay in Gmail, so there is no mailbox migration step required.

  • Does PureBox work with the same email accounts as Unroll.Me?

    Not fully. PureBox is currently focused on Gmail and Google Workspace accounts. Unroll.Me supports a broader provider set, including Yahoo and Outlook. If your inbox workflow is Gmail-first, PureBox offers deeper cleanup control. If you need mixed-provider support today, Unroll.Me may cover more account types.

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