Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
Transnomino vs Easy File Renamer
Transnomino 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 scoreTransnomino · 7.4/10
- Free planonly Transnomino
- Most featuresTransnomino · 5 of 5
Transnomino scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 7.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #17.
Transnomino offers free plan; Easy File Renamer doesn't. On platform coverage, Easy File Renamer gives you Multi_platform where Transnomino offers Macos_only.
Transnomino is the better fit for free macOS automation. Easy File Renamer is the better fit for cloud-connected photo and media renaming.
- Transnomino fits best
Free macOS automation
- Easy File Renamer fits best
Cloud-connected photo and media renaming
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Side by side
| Feature | Transnomino 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Easy File Renamer 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #10 in File Renaming Software | #17 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Free macOS automation | Cloud-connected photo and media renaming |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $29.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Transnomino 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 | Macos_only | Multi_platform |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Transnomino7.4/10 · Free plan
A free macOS renamer with regex, metadata tokens, previews, recipes, and automation.
Visit TransnominoFull 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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