Head-to-head · Music Tagging Software
Mp3tag vs EasyTAG
Mp3tag leads on 0 checks, EasyTAG on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMp3tag · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMp3tag · 4 of 5
Mp3tag scores higher on our rubric for music tagging software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Mp3tag is the better fit for established desktop batch tagging. EasyTAG is the better fit for straightforward free batch tagging.
- Mp3tag fits best
Established desktop batch tagging
- EasyTAG fits best
Straightforward free batch tagging
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Side by side
| Feature | Mp3tag 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | EasyTAG 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Music Tagging Software | #4 in Music Tagging Software |
| Best for | Established desktop batch tagging | Straightforward free batch tagging |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Mp3tag 4/5 · EasyTAG 3/5 | ||
| Batch tagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| MusicBrainz lookup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Embedded cover art | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder or file renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Duplicate detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Audio formats supported | 10 formats | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Linux and Windows |
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| Our verdict | Mp3tag is a desktop application for editing metadata in music and other audio files. It is aimed at musicians, DJs, podcasters and audio enthusiasts who manage local libraries and need to process many files together. Core tasks include… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mp3tag — where it wins
- Batch-edit tags, filenames and artwork across multiple files
- MusicBrainz, Discogs, freedb and gnudb lookup integrations
- Reusable action groups, playlists, imports and exports
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only deployment for Windows and macOS
- Mac edition is a separate paid application
- Platform editions organize supported formats differently
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
- Mp3tag9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Windows batch tagger with broad metadata, artwork and renaming tools.
Visit Mp3tagFull verdict → - EasyTAG9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source desktop tagger for batch edits, renaming and cover art.
Visit EasyTAGFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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