Comparison
TweetDelete alternative: an honest DeleteX comparison
DeleteX publishes this comparison and sells the DeleteX product, so this is not an independent review. The facts below were checked against TweetDelete's official homepage and FAQ, X Help, and DeleteX's current product on September 9, 2026. Prices and limits can change, so verify them before paying.
| Feature | DeleteX | TweetDelete |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $9.99 one-time pack; Plus is $4.99/month | Lowest subscription starts at $3.99/month |
| Pre-deletion review | Paid match count and samples; trial limited to 25 scanned items | Task settings and status; uploaded archive viewing/export on paid plans |
| Older history | Archive-ID cleanup plus a free local archive viewer | Paid archive upload; top plan can delete all archive tweets |
| Cleanup targets | Posts, replies, reposts, quote posts, likes, DMs from your view, exact IDs | Tweets by age or text, likes, replies, retweets, exact IDs, and advertised DM deletion |
| Recurring cleanup | Plus schedules for posts, replies, reposts, and likes | Automatic tweet tasks every few days; top plan adds automatic likes tasks |
| Account connection | X OAuth plus in-product account deletion | X sign-in; revoke access in X application settings |
Official documentation reviewed 2026-09-09. Sources and offer qualifications are linked in the article below.
The short answer
Choose DeleteX when separate cleanup targets, sample previews, credit packs, activity logs, and a free local archive viewer fit your workflow. Choose TweetDelete when its lower subscription entry price, longer operating history, or established automatic tasks fit better.
Neither option removes the central risk: deleted posts cannot be restored to X. Start narrow, review the connected account and scope, then confirm deliberately.
What to look for in a TweetDelete alternative
Look for preview samples: a matched count and representative posts before you confirm. Bulk deletion on X is permanent, so a count alone is not enough to judge a filter.
Look for separate cleanup targets. Posts, replies, reposts, likes, and DMs are different actions; mixed runs make it harder to review what will be removed.
Look for archive support when recent timeline results do not cover the history you need. Compare how archive IDs are reviewed and whether a local viewer is available without an upload.
TweetDelete is an official X partner. DeleteX is not; it uses X's official API under a standard developer account. That partnership is a real trust difference, and it does not replace checking preview samples, separate targets, and archive coverage.
Pricing and paid boundaries
DeleteX Plus costs $4.99/month or $49.99/year. The monthly plan includes 200 deletion credits; the annual plan grants 2,400 credits after successful payment. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 300 credits, valid for 12 months. Failed deletions are not charged.
First-time subscribers can start a 3-day trial with 25 total deletions. Each trial preview scans at most 25 items, including items excluded by filters, so its matches are not a full-account total. A payment method is required. The selected monthly or annual plan bills automatically after the trial; cancel in Settings before it ends to avoid the charge. Paid credits arrive after successful payment.
TweetDelete's official FAQ says its lowest subscription starts at $3.99 per month. Its paid tiers differ by monthly limits, archive features, exclusions, automatic tasks, and support.
One-time cleanup math
If you do not want another subscription, compare a DeleteX one-time pack at $9.99 with TweetDelete at $3.99 per month. The pack is a single payment for a cleanup job; the $3.99 plan is an ongoing subscription.
For a job within 300 deletions, a $9.99 DeleteX pack avoids a recurring bill. TweetDelete may cost less if its selected tier completes the same job within one billing period. Compare actual allowances and the expected number of billing periods; a one-time pack is not automatically cheaper.
Preview and deletion controls
DeleteX uses separate targets and a preview-confirm-run sequence with matched counts, samples, progress, and activity records.
TweetDelete documents task settings, status counts, archive viewing and CSV export, exclusions, and deletion warnings. Its public FAQ does not document the same sample-preview sequence, so inspect the live screens before choosing.
Archive support and older posts
Both products use an X data archive to reach history outside recent timeline results. DeleteX also provides a local browser archive viewer for search, filters, counting, and ID export without uploading the file.
TweetDelete says paid users can upload an archive, view or export its tweets, and use higher tiers for broader archive deletion.
Automation and account access
DeleteX Plus supports recurring rules for posts, replies, reposts, and likes. TweetDelete says automatic tweet tasks run every few days and its higher plan adds automatic likes tasks.
Both connect through X rather than collecting an X password. X provides controls to revoke third-party access; DeleteX also exposes in-product account deletion for its stored data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best TweetDelete alternative?
DeleteX is an alternative for users who want separate cleanup targets, sample previews, credit packs, activity logs, scheduled rules, and a free local archive viewer. TweetDelete may fit users who prefer its lower subscription entry price or longer operating history.
Is DeleteX a free TweetDelete alternative?
First-time subscribers can start a 3-day trial with 25 total deletions. Each trial preview scans at most 25 items, including items excluded by filters, so its matches are not a full-account total. A payment method is required. The selected monthly or annual plan bills automatically after the trial; cancel in Settings before it ends to avoid the charge. Paid credits arrive after successful payment.
Is DeleteX cheaper than TweetDelete?
Not on the advertised monthly entry price: DeleteX Plus is $4.99 per month, while TweetDelete says its lowest plan starts at $3.99 per month. DeleteX also offers one-time credit packs from $9.99, so compare the total price for your actual cleanup job.
Can both tools delete direct messages?
DeleteX deletes DMs from your view through its preview-and-confirm flow. TweetDelete advertises direct-message deletion on its official homepage. Verify each product's current scope and plan limits; this comparison does not establish identical workflows.
Can both tools work with more than 3,200 tweets?
Both products document archive-based workflows for older history. Their paid boundaries and archive review features differ, so verify the current plan details before purchase.
Can deleted posts be recovered?
No. An archive can preserve a reference copy, but it cannot restore deleted posts to X. Use narrow filters and review the selected scope before confirming bulk deletion.