Head-to-head · Music Tagging Software
EasyTAG vs TagRex
EasyTAG leads on 0 checks, TagRex on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyTAG · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTagRex · 5 of 5
EasyTAG scores higher on our rubric for music tagging software: 9.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
EasyTAG is the better fit for straightforward free batch tagging. TagRex is the better fit for free desktop power tagging.
- EasyTAG fits best
Straightforward free batch tagging
- TagRex fits best
Free desktop power tagging
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Side by side
| Feature | EasyTAG 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | TagRex 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Music Tagging Software | #7 in Music Tagging Software |
| Best for | Straightforward free batch tagging | Free desktop power tagging |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features EasyTAG 3/5 · TagRex 5/5 | ||
| Batch tagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| MusicBrainz lookup | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Embedded cover art | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder or file renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Duplicate detection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Audio formats supported | Not checked yet | 12 formats |
| Supported platforms | Linux and Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | EasyTAG is a free, open-source desktop metadata editor for people organizing audio collections on Linux or Windows. It can view, edit and write tags across common audio formats, work on selected files or directories, and apply changes… Read the review → |
TagRex is a free, open-source desktop audio tag editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is aimed at solo users and small teams organizing personal music collections who want direct control over metadata, filenames, artwork and exports. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EasyTAG — where it wins
- Recursive batch tagging across selected files and directories
- Filename masks, tag-based renaming and embedded pictures
- Free, open-source desktop software for Linux and Windows
Where it doesn't
- Desktop deployment is limited to Linux and Windows
- CDDB lookup integrations are limited to Freedb.org and Gnudb.org
- GNOME lists version 2.4.3 as released in 2016
TagRex — where it wins
- Batch change plans include per-row scope and transactional undo.
- Five metadata lookup sources: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Beatport, Bandcamp and Soundeo.
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with renaming, artwork and export tools.
Where it doesn't
- Desktop deployment only; there is no mobile or web edition.
- macOS downloads are Apple-Silicon only; Intel Macs are not built.
- Support is provided through documentation rather than listed live channels.
- EasyTAG9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source desktop tagger for batch edits, renaming and cover art.
Visit EasyTAGFull verdict → - TagRex7.8/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source batch tag editor for detailed control of personal music collections.
Visit TagRexFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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