Head-to-head · Music Tagging Software
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor vs TagRex
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor leads on 0 checks, TagRex on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStamp ID3 Tag Editor · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTagRex · 5 of 5
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor scores higher on our rubric for music tagging software: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
TagRex leads on audio formats supported: 12 formats versus 3 formats.
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor is the better fit for windows users wanting supported basics. TagRex is the better fit for free desktop power tagging.
- Stamp ID3 Tag Editor fits best
Windows users wanting supported basics
- TagRex fits best
Free desktop power tagging
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Side by side
| Feature | Stamp ID3 Tag Editor 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | TagRex 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Music Tagging Software | #7 in Music Tagging Software |
| Best for | Windows users wanting supported basics | Free desktop power tagging |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $30 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Stamp ID3 Tag Editor 2/5 · TagRex 5/5 | ||
| Batch tagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| MusicBrainz lookup | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Embedded cover art | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Folder or file renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Duplicate detection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Audio formats supported | 3 formats | 12 formats (best) |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | Stamp ID3 Tag Editor is Windows desktop software for organizing metadata in music files. It supports fields including title, artist, album, year, track number, genre and comments, making it suitable for solo users and small teams managing… Read the review → |
TagRex is a free, open-source desktop audio tag editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is aimed at solo users and small teams organizing personal music collections who want direct control over metadata, filenames, artwork and exports. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Stamp ID3 Tag Editor — where it wins
- Batch-edits and clears metadata across multiple files
- Renames files based on their tags
- Plays files before editing and supports comments
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only
- Supports WAV, MP3 and OGG formats
- Latest listed version is 2.40, uploaded in 2016
TagRex — where it wins
- Batch change plans include per-row scope and transactional undo.
- Five metadata lookup sources: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Beatport, Bandcamp and Soundeo.
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with renaming, artwork and export tools.
Where it doesn't
- Desktop deployment only; there is no mobile or web edition.
- macOS downloads are Apple-Silicon only; Intel Macs are not built.
- Support is provided through documentation rather than listed live channels.
- Stamp ID3 Tag Editor8.2/10 · Free plan
A Windows desktop tag editor with batch tools, file renaming and three supported formats.
Visit StampFull verdict → - TagRex7.8/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source batch tag editor for detailed control of personal music collections.
Visit TagRexFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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