Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
ReNamer vs Easy File Renamer
ReNamer leads on 1 check, Easy File Renamer 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 scoreReNamer · 7.1/10
- Free planonly ReNamer
- Most featuresReNamer · 5 of 5
ReNamer scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 7.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #17.
ReNamer offers free plan; Easy File Renamer doesn't. On platform coverage, Easy File Renamer gives you Multi_platform where ReNamer offers Windows_only.
ReNamer is the better fit for windows users needing reusable rule stacks. Easy File Renamer is the better fit for cloud-connected photo and media renaming.
- ReNamer fits best
Windows users needing reusable rule stacks
- Easy File Renamer fits best
Cloud-connected photo and media renaming
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Side by side
| Feature | ReNamer 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Easy File Renamer 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #13 in File Renaming Software | #17 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Windows users needing reusable rule stacks | Cloud-connected photo and media renaming |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $29.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 60 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ReNamer 5/5 · Easy File Renamer 4/5 | ||
| Regex renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata-based renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rename preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Undo changes | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Windows_only | Multi_platform |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Easy File Renamer is desktop software for batch-renaming files and folders on Windows and macOS, with a browser companion for cloud-file renaming. It is aimed at people managing photo, video, music, and folder collections who need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Easy File Renamer — where it wins
- Stacks reusable rules with regular-expression support and previews
- Uses photo, video, and music metadata for structured renaming
- Connects to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Amazon S3
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid licensing is required
- Cloud renaming depends on a browser companion
- Small Business pricing has no listed lifetime option
- ReNamer7.1/10 · Free plan
A focused Windows renamer with reusable rule stacks, previews, and a free non-commercial tier.
Visit ReNamerFull verdict → - Easy File Renamer6.7/10 · Paid
A rule-driven renamer for media libraries, folders, and connected cloud files.
Visit Easy RenamerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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