Head-to-head · File Renaming Software
Transnomino vs ReNamer
Transnomino leads on 0 checks, ReNamer 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 scoreTransnomino · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
Transnomino scores higher on our rubric for file renaming software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #13.
On platform coverage, Transnomino gives you Macos_only where ReNamer offers Windows_only.
Transnomino is the better fit for free macOS automation. ReNamer is the better fit for windows users needing reusable rule stacks.
- Transnomino fits best
Free macOS automation
- ReNamer fits best
Windows users needing reusable rule stacks
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Side by side
| Feature | Transnomino 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | ReNamer 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #10 in File Renaming Software | #13 in File Renaming Software |
| Best for | Free macOS automation | Windows users needing reusable rule stacks |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Transnomino 5/5 · ReNamer 5/5 | ||
| Regex renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata-based renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rename preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder renaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Undo changes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Macos_only | Windows_only |
| Our review | ||
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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 → |
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
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
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.
- Transnomino7.4/10 · Free plan
A free macOS renamer with regex, metadata tokens, previews, recipes, and automation.
Visit TransnominoFull verdict → - ReNamer7.1/10 · Free plan
A focused Windows renamer with reusable rule stacks, previews, and a free non-commercial tier.
Visit ReNamerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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