PBRenamer vs ReNamer

PPBRenamer7.9Visit ReNamer7.1Visit

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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ReNamer #13 in File Renaming Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ReNamer

• PBRenamer fits best

  Free cross-platform power users

• ReNamer fits best

  Windows users needing reusable rule stacks

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Side by side

Feature	PPBRenamer 7.9/10 Visit ↗	ReNamer 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.1
Ranking	#5 in File Renaming Software	#13 in File Renaming Software
Best for	Free cross-platform power users	Windows users needing reusable rule stacks
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PBRenamer 5/5 · ReNamer 5/5
Regex renaming	✓	✓
Metadata-based renaming	✓	✓
Rename preview	✓	✓
Folder renaming	✓	✓
Undo changes	✓	✓
Specs
Platform coverage	Multi_platform	Windows_only
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	Ordered rules support repeatable batch renaming workflows. Regex, metadata, Unicode, previews, and folder renaming cover varied tasks. Named presets and undo help manage recurring changes and corrections.
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	Lite limits users to five renaming rules. Lite allows a maximum of five presets. Commercial use and Pascal Script require the Pro license.
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 →	ReNamer is a Windows desktop utility for batch-renaming files and folders with ordered, reusable rules. It suits Windows users who need repeatable naming workflows rather than one-off manual edits. Common operations include inserting,… 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

• ReNamer — where it wins

  • Ordered rules support repeatable batch renaming workflows.
  • Regex, metadata, Unicode, previews, and folder renaming cover varied tasks.
  • Named presets and undo help manage recurring changes and corrections.

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite limits users to five renaming rules.
  • Lite allows a maximum of five presets.
  • Commercial use and Pascal Script require the Pro license.

• PPBRenamer7.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• ReNamer7.1/10 · Free plan

  A focused Windows renamer with reusable rule stacks, previews, and a free non-commercial tier.

  Visit ReNamerFull verdict →