Compare X Cleaner with Other Tweet Deletion Tools
Comparisons against 3 well-known alternatives, written by the X Cleaner team.
No trashing, just sourced facts: features, pricing and privacy side by side.
Free plan: 10 deletions/day · Pro $5.49/mo or $21 lifetime
Looking for a way to delete all your tweets and wondering which tool to pick? Here's the short answer: X Cleaner is a Chrome extension with a daily free tier, TweetDelete is the long-running web app, Semiphemeral was an open-source favorite that shut down in 2023 (source) and lives on as Cyd, and Redact is the multi-platform alternative if you also need to clean Reddit or Facebook. Below you'll find detailed comparisons for each, plus a quick feature table to help you decide in 30 seconds.
Quick comparison at a glance
| Feature | X Cleaner | TweetDelete | Semiphemeral | Redact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Chrome extension | Web app | Discontinued in 2023 (successor: Cyd desktop app) | Desktop + mobile app |
| Free tier | 10 deletions/day (tweets, RT, likes, replies) | Free service for recent tweets and likes | Cyd free: back up data, delete all tweets | Last 30 days of content |
| Paid plan (Sept 2026) | $5.49/mo or $21 lifetime (€4.99 / €19) | From $3.99/mo (source) | Cyd Premium $36/year (source) | From $7.99/mo billed yearly (source) |
| Delete likes | Yes | Yes (3,200 most recent) | Cyd: Premium | Listed |
| Archive required | No (optional import, Pro) | Data file upload for older tweets (premium) | — | — |
| Multi-platform | X only | X only | Cyd: X and Bluesky | X, Reddit, Facebook, Discord and more |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | Not offered in their terms | — | No refunds once activated |
Full comparisons
X Cleaner vs TweetDelete
TweetDelete is a long-running web app (operating since 2011, per its FAQ) with paid plans from $3.99/month (source, September 2026) and server-side processing of your data file. Both tools delete tweets and likes. X Cleaner differs by being a Chrome extension (no archive upload for recent tweets, archive read locally if you import it), offering a daily free tier of 10 deletions, a $21 lifetime plan, and Pro extras like bookmark and DM cleanup and an account audit.
X Cleaner vs Semiphemeral
Semiphemeral was the beloved open-source tool from Micah Lee. Its hosted service shut down in 2023 after X's API changes and the code repository was archived (source); the project continues as Cyd, a desktop app. X Cleaner is a browser-based alternative that works from your X tab, without self-hosting or API keys.
X Cleaner vs Redact
Redact.dev is a desktop and mobile app that cleans many platforms: Reddit, Facebook, Discord, X and more. It's a strong choice if you need a one-stop shop for multiple social networks. For X alone, X Cleaner costs less (Pro $5.49/month or $21 lifetime vs Redact Premium from $7.99/month billed yearly, source, September 2026) and focuses on X-specific tools such as archive import, account audit and scheduled cleanup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick X Cleaner if...
You use Chrome or another Chromium browser, want to delete likes, bookmarks or DMs too, don't want to upload your archive anywhere, and like the idea of a daily free tier or a one-time lifetime plan.
Pick TweetDelete if...
You prefer a pure web app that works in any browser, want your data file processed on their servers, and want a mature service operating since 2011.
Pick Redact if...
You need to clean multiple platforms at once (Reddit, Facebook, Discord, X), you're comfortable installing a desktop or mobile app, and its pricing (Premium from $7.99/month billed yearly, as of September 2026) fits your budget.
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