Head-to-head · Music Tagging Software
Mp3tag vs Stamp ID3 Tag Editor
Mp3tag leads on 1 check, Stamp ID3 Tag Editor on 0, and 5 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 scoreMp3tag · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMp3tag · 4 of 5
Mp3tag scores higher on our rubric for music tagging software: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Mp3tag leads on audio formats supported: 10 formats versus 3 formats.
Mp3tag is the better fit for established desktop batch tagging. Stamp ID3 Tag Editor is the better fit for windows users wanting supported basics.
- Mp3tag fits best
Established desktop batch tagging
- Stamp ID3 Tag Editor fits best
Windows users wanting supported basics
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Side by side
| Feature | Mp3tag 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Stamp ID3 Tag Editor 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Music Tagging Software | #5 in Music Tagging Software |
| Best for | Established desktop batch tagging | Windows users wanting supported basics |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $30 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Mp3tag 4/5 · Stamp ID3 Tag Editor 2/5 | ||
| Batch tagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| MusicBrainz lookup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Embedded cover art | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Folder or file renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Duplicate detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Audio formats supported | 10 formats (best) | 3 formats |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | 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 → |
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor is Windows desktop software for organizing metadata in music files. It supports fields including title, artist, album, year, track number, genre and comments, making it suitable for solo users and small teams managing… 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
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor — where it wins
- Batch-edits and clears metadata across multiple files
- Renames files based on their tags
- Plays files before editing and supports comments
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only
- Supports WAV, MP3 and OGG formats
- Latest listed version is 2.40, uploaded in 2016
- Mp3tag9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Windows batch tagger with broad metadata, artwork and renaming tools.
Visit Mp3tagFull verdict → - Stamp ID3 Tag Editor8.2/10 · Free plan
A Windows desktop tag editor with batch tools, file renaming and three supported formats.
Visit StampFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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