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Free alternatives to Hazel

Hazel has no free plan. 130 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Hazel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). 66 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

130 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Hazel

  1. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Hammerspoon is free. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hammerspoon vs HazelHammerspoon pricing and details

  2. AppCleaner

    Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • AppCleaner is free. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and file management.
    AppCleaner vs HazelAppCleaner pricing and details

  3. Advanced Renamer

    Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac

    What is free: Free for light personal use, limited to 10,000 files per batch and 5 renaming methods per batch.

    • Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Advanced Renamer has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Advanced Renamer lists a Windows app.
    • Hazel also covers disk cleanup.
    Advanced Renamer vs HazelAdvanced Renamer pricing and details

  4. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    What is free: Free download with the action grid, Drop Bar and built-in actions for opening apps and moving or copying files. The vendor lists Amazon S3, SFTP, add-on actions, unlimited grids and more as Pro features.

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Dropzone has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropzone also covers file sharing and menu bar app.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and disk cleanup.
    Dropzone vs HazelDropzone pricing and details

  5. NameChanger

    Free Mac app for renaming a list of files with a live preview

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • NameChanger is free. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • NameChanger has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and disk cleanup.
    NameChanger vs HazelNameChanger pricing and details

  6. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    What is free: Disk Drill Basic scans storage and previews every recoverable file; the Windows page says it recovers up to 100 MB for free. Disk health, cleanup, duplicate finder and backup tools are included in the free edition.

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Disk Drill has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation.
    Disk Drill pricing and details

  7. Revo Uninstaller

    Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries

    What is free: Revo Uninstaller Free, with a free portable version; the vendor's page does not itemize how its feature list differs from Pro.

    • Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Revo Uninstaller has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Revo Uninstaller lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    Revo Uninstaller pricing and details

  8. Dropover

    Mac shelf for collecting files before you drop them somewhere

    What is free: Free download with a 14-day full trial; after it, the app keeps working with a 3-second wait before you can drop onto a shelf.

    • Dropover starts at $7.99 one-time (Dropover Pro). Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • Dropover has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropover also covers file sharing and menu bar app.
    • Hazel also covers disk cleanup.
    Dropover pricing and details

  9. DiskGenius

    Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool

    What is free: Free edition: partition resize, format and MBR/GPT conversion, disk cloning, Windows migration, and scan and preview of lost files.

    • DiskGenius starts at $69.90 for a one-month Professional license. Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • DiskGenius has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DiskGenius lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    DiskGenius pricing and details

  10. MiniTool Partition Wizard

    Windows partition manager with free and paid editions

    What is free: Free edition: create, delete, resize, copy, format and wipe partitions, and convert FAT to NTFS without data loss.

    • MiniTool Partition Wizard starts at $59 per year (Pro, 1 PC). Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • MiniTool Partition Wizard has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MiniTool Partition Wizard lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    MiniTool Partition Wizard pricing and details

  11. AOMEI Partition Assistant

    Windows partition manager with a free Standard edition

    What is free: Standard edition is freeware for partitioning a personal hard drive.

    • AOMEI Partition Assistant starts at $49.95 per year (Professional, 2 PCs). Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AOMEI Partition Assistant lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    AOMEI Partition Assistant pricing and details

  12. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    What is free: Free for personal use with every scanning feature. Commercial use is not allowed, a Donate button is shown, exports carry a donation message and there is no support.

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
    • WizTree has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WizTree lists a Windows app.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and file management.
    WizTree pricing and details

118 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Hazel?

Yes. Hammerspoon, AppCleaner, Advanced Renamer, Dropzone, NameChanger, Disk Drill, Revo Uninstaller, Dropover and 122 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Hazel have a free plan?

Hazel has no free plan. Hazel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Hazel: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.