PBRenamer vs RenameKit

PPBRenamer7.9Visit RenameKit7.8Visit

Higher score P PBRenamer #5 in File Renaming Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PBRenamer

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RenameKit #6 in File Renaming Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit RenameKit

• PBRenamer fits best

  Free cross-platform power users

• RenameKit fits best

  Affordable cross-platform workflows

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Side by side

Feature	PPBRenamer 7.9/10 Visit ↗	RenameKit 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#5 in File Renaming Software	#6 in File Renaming Software
Best for	Free cross-platform power users	Affordable cross-platform workflows
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$9.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PBRenamer 5/5 · RenameKit 4/5
Regex renaming	✓	✓
Metadata-based renaming	✓	✓
Rename preview	✓	✓
Folder renaming	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Undo changes	✓	✓
Specs
Platform coverage	Multi_platform	Multi_platform
Our review
Pros	Free and open-source on Windows, macOS, and Linux Previews conflicts before batch renaming and supports undo Combines regex, metadata tokens, recursive handling, and CLI mode	40+ visual rules cover text, numbering, metadata, regex, and extensions Live previews, conflict detection, and batch undo reduce renaming errors Windows, macOS, and Linux support with offline local processing
Cons	Marked as alpha software in its package metadata Advanced pattern and metadata rules may require technical familiarity No paid tier or broader service ecosystem for managed support	Full-feature access is limited to a three-day trial Free use after the trial is limited to 20 items per batch The desktop application does not support browser or mobile platforms
Our verdict	PBRenamer is a free, open-source desktop application for batch-renaming files and directories across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at power users who need more control than simple find-and-replace tools provide, including… Read the review →	RenameKit is a desktop batch-renaming application for creators, developers, media teams, and others managing large file collections. Its visual rule pipelines handle text cleanup, numbering, regular expressions, metadata, and extensions.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PBRenamer — where it wins

  • Free and open-source on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Previews conflicts before batch renaming and supports undo
  • Combines regex, metadata tokens, recursive handling, and CLI mode

  Where it doesn't

  • Marked as alpha software in its package metadata
  • Advanced pattern and metadata rules may require technical familiarity
  • No paid tier or broader service ecosystem for managed support

• RenameKit — where it wins

  • 40+ visual rules cover text, numbering, metadata, regex, and extensions
  • Live previews, conflict detection, and batch undo reduce renaming errors
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux support with offline local processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Full-feature access is limited to a three-day trial
  • Free use after the trial is limited to 20 items per batch
  • The desktop application does not support browser or mobile platforms

• PPBRenamer7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source renamer for power users who need regex, metadata, and automation.

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• RenameKit7.8/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused, low-cost desktop renamer with broad rule support and persistent undo.

  Visit RenameKitFull verdict →