Head-to-head · Music Tagging Software
Mp3tag vs Kid3
Mp3tag leads on 0 checks, Kid3 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 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Mp3tag is the better fit for established desktop batch tagging. Kid3 is the better fit for power users needing broad platform coverage.
- Mp3tag fits best
Established desktop batch tagging
- Kid3 fits best
Power users needing broad platform coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Mp3tag 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Kid3 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Music Tagging Software | #3 in Music Tagging Software |
| Best for | Established desktop batch tagging | Power users needing broad platform coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Mp3tag 4/5 · Kid3 0/5 | ||
| Batch tagging | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| MusicBrainz lookup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Embedded cover art | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Folder or file renaming | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Duplicate detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Audio formats supported | 10 formats | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
Kid3 is an open-source audio metadata editor for people who need to organize tags across a mixed device collection. It runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android, with desktop and mobile deployment. Rather than editing recorded audio, it… 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
Kid3 — where it wins
- Batch-edit and convert ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags across multiple files
- Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android
- Imports album data from four services and supports scripting interfaces
Where it doesn't
- Focused on metadata rather than multitrack audio editing
- No cloud collaboration for shared library workflows
- No MIDI sequencing, noise reduction, or video sync features
- Mp3tag9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Windows batch tagger with broad metadata, artwork and renaming tools.
Visit Mp3tagFull verdict → - Kid39.1/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source tag editor with broad platform support and automation depth.
Visit Kid3Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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