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Renamer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Renamer alternative is NameChanger (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Renamer compared with 5 alternatives: Advanced Renamer, NameChanger, Bulk Rename Utility, Hazel and XYplorer.
Renamer is a paid product, starting at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenamerThis tool | From $26 one-time | No | macOS, Windows |
| Advanced Renamer | Free plan · from $16 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| NameChanger | Free | Free | macOS |
| Bulk Rename Utility | Free plan · from $24.95 | Yes | Windows |
| 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 Renamer
Advanced Renamer
Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac
- Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included).
- Advanced Renamer has a free plan, which Renamer lacks.
Suits: Sorting photo and music libraries by embedded metadata
NameChanger
Free Mac app for renaming a list of files with a live preview
- NameChanger is free.
- NameChanger has a free plan, which Renamer lacks.
- NameChanger lists no Windows app, which Renamer has.
- NameChanger does not cover workflow automation, which Renamer does.
Suits: Mac users who want a simple, free renamer without a rule builder
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 has a free plan, which Renamer lacks.
- Bulk Rename Utility lists no macOS app, which Renamer has.
- Bulk Rename Utility does not cover workflow automation, which Renamer does.
Suits: Photographers and music collectors who rename files from embedded metadata
Hazel
Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac
- Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license).
- Hazel lists no Windows app, which 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 lists no macOS app, which Renamer has.
- XYplorer does not cover workflow automation, which Renamer does.
Suits: Windows power users who want a tabbed, scriptable replacement for File Explorer
Limits worth knowing in Renamer
- Renamer 7 needs macOS 15 or later, or Windows 10 or later; Renamer 6 does not work on macOS Tahoe.
- Upgrading from older versions needs a valid license for the previous version.
- The $26 price comes from the vendor page's structured data, as the buy step does not show it in page text.
- The pages we read do not state whether the download works as a trial before buying.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Renamer?
The alternatives to Renamer in this directory are Advanced Renamer, NameChanger, Bulk Rename Utility, Hazel and XYplorer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Renamer.
Is there a free alternative to Renamer?
Yes. NameChanger is free to use. Advanced Renamer and Bulk Rename Utility have 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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