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Advanced Renamer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Advanced Renamer alternative is NameChanger (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Advanced Renamer compared with 5 alternatives: Bulk Rename Utility, Renamer, NameChanger, Hazel and XYplorer.
Advanced Renamer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced RenamerThis tool | Free plan · from $16 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Bulk Rename Utility | Free plan · from $24.95 | Yes | Windows |
| Renamer | From $26 one-time | No | macOS, Windows |
| NameChanger | Free | Free | macOS |
| Hazel | Free trial · from $42 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| XYplorer | Free trial · from $34.95 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
How each one differs from Advanced Renamer
Bulk Rename Utility
Windows file renamer with many criteria, free for home use
- Bulk Rename Utility starts at $24.95 per user for a Home / Academic license, $92.95 for a commercial license.
- Bulk Rename Utility lists no macOS app, which Advanced Renamer has.
- Bulk Rename Utility does not cover workflow automation, which Advanced Renamer does.
Suits: Photographers and music collectors who rename files from embedded metadata
Renamer
Batch file renamer for macOS and Windows with reusable workflows
- Renamer starts at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license.
- Renamer has no free plan, unlike Advanced Renamer.
Suits: Photographers and music collectors renaming by embedded tags
NameChanger
Free Mac app for renaming a list of files with a live preview
- NameChanger is free.
- NameChanger lists no Windows app, which Advanced Renamer has.
- NameChanger does not cover workflow automation, which Advanced Renamer does.
Suits: Mac users who want a simple, free renamer without a rule builder
Hazel
Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac
- Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
- Hazel has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Advanced Renamer.
- Hazel lists no Windows app, which Advanced Renamer has.
- Hazel also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Mac users whose Downloads and Desktop folders fill up with unsorted files
XYplorer
Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting
- XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- XYplorer has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Advanced Renamer.
- XYplorer lists no macOS app, which Advanced Renamer has.
- XYplorer does not cover workflow automation, which Advanced Renamer does.
Suits: Windows power users who want a tabbed, scriptable replacement for File Explorer
Limits worth knowing in Advanced Renamer
- The free version caps each batch at 10,000 files and 5 renaming methods.
- Any work use, including schools and non-profits, needs the Commercial license.
- A license is valid for the 3.xx and 4.xx versions; the site does not say what a later major version would cost.
- The Mac version needs macOS 11 or later; the Windows version is 64-bit only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Advanced Renamer?
The alternatives to Advanced Renamer in this directory are Bulk Rename Utility, Renamer, NameChanger, Hazel and XYplorer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Advanced Renamer.
Is there a free alternative to Advanced Renamer?
Yes. NameChanger is free to use. Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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