Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
Nomina vs Transnomino
Nomina leads on 0 checks, Transnomino on 1, 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 scoreNomina · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTransnomino · 5 of 5
Nomina scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #10.
On platform coverage, Nomina gives you Multi_platform where Transnomino offers Macos_only. Transnomino offers metadata-based renaming; Nomina doesn't.
Nomina is the better fit for free cross-platform folder renaming. Transnomino is the better fit for free macOS automation.
- Nomina fits best
Free cross-platform folder renaming
- Transnomino fits best
Free macOS automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Nomina 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Transnomino 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in File Renaming Software | #10 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Free cross-platform folder renaming | Free macOS automation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Nomina 4/5 · Transnomino 5/5 | ||
| Regex renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata-based renaming | — | ✓ (best) |
| Rename preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Undo changes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Multi_platform | Macos_only |
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| Our verdict | Nomina is a desktop application for batch-renaming files and folders on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is aimed at people who need repeatable control over large or complex rename jobs, from simple prefix and suffix changes to stacked… Read the review → |
Transnomino is a free macOS desktop utility for renaming multiple files and folders. It suits people who need more control than simple filename replacement, including workflows involving regular expressions, metadata, numbering, case… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nomina — where it wins
- Free, open-source releases for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Composable rules with regex replacement and JSON presets
- Live preview, validation, recursive scanning, and one-click undo
Where it doesn't
- Undo is limited to the latest rename batch
- Metadata removal is optional rather than a core renaming mode
- Desktop-focused, with no browser-based workflow described
Transnomino — where it wins
- Regex and extensive file, media, EXIF, GPS, and audio metadata tokens
- Live previews, folder renaming, filtering, and reusable recipes
- CSV lookup import and command-line automation support
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- No AI features
- AppleScript documentation is older, with support temporarily removed in version 9.0
- Nomina7.7/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform renamer with composable rules, validation, previews, and undo.
Visit NominaFull verdict → - Transnomino7.4/10 · Free plan
A free macOS renamer with regex, metadata tokens, previews, recipes, and automation.
Visit TransnominoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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