Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
Bulk Rename Utility vs Advanced Renamer
Bulk Rename Utility leads on 0 checks, Advanced Renamer on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBulk Rename Utility · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
Bulk Rename Utility scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Bulk Rename Utility is the better fit for advanced Windows batch operations. Advanced Renamer is the better fit for mature Windows-focused batch renaming.
- Bulk Rename Utility fits best
Advanced Windows batch operations
- Advanced Renamer fits best
Mature Windows-focused batch renaming
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Side by side
| Feature | Bulk Rename Utility 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Advanced Renamer 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in File Renaming Software | #4 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Advanced Windows batch operations | Mature Windows-focused batch renaming |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $24.95/device one-time | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bulk Rename Utility 0/5 · Advanced Renamer 0/5 | ||
| Regex renaming | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Metadata-based renaming | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Rename preview | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Folder renaming | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Undo changes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Bulk Rename Utility is a Windows desktop utility for renaming multiple files and folders with configurable criteria. It suits users who need more control than basic text replacement, including batch operations based on regular expressions,… Read the review → |
Advanced Renamer is a desktop utility for renaming large groups of files and folders on Windows and macOS. It suits personal users, photographers, media organizers, professionals, and organizations that need repeatable workflows for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bulk Rename Utility — where it wins
- Regex, JavaScript, metadata, and flexible criteria support
- Preview, recursion, logging, and undo batch-file creation
- Portable deployment with Windows File Explorer integration
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- Commercial use requires a commercial license
- Advanced controls may exceed simple renaming needs
Advanced Renamer — where it wins
- Combines multiple renaming methods with live filename previews
- Supports EXIF, XMP, ID3, video metadata, regex, wildcards, and JavaScript
- Offers undo, portable Windows deployment, and Windows command-line automation
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to occasional personal use
- Free batches allow up to 10,000 files and five methods
- Command-line batch automation is available on Windows, not macOS
- Bulk Rename Utility8.9/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich Windows renamer for precise batch operations, scripting, and metadata rules.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Advanced Renamer8.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible batch renamer with metadata, scripting, previews, and a free personal plan.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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