Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
PBRenamer vs Transnomino
PBRenamer leads on 0 checks, Transnomino on 0, and 6 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 scorePBRenamer · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
PBRenamer scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 7.9 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.
On platform coverage, PBRenamer gives you Multi_platform where Transnomino offers Macos_only.
PBRenamer is the better fit for free cross-platform power users. Transnomino is the better fit for free macOS automation.
- PBRenamer fits best
Free cross-platform power users
- Transnomino fits best
Free macOS automation
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Side by side
| Feature | PBRenamer 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Transnomino 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in File Renaming Software | #10 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Free cross-platform power users | Free macOS automation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features PBRenamer 5/5 · Transnomino 5/5 | ||
| Regex renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata-based renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rename preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Undo changes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Multi_platform | Macos_only |
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| 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 → |
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
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
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
- PBRenamer7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source renamer for power users who need regex, metadata, and automation.
Visit PBRenamerFull 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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