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Avidemux vs Batch File Renamer
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
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Free plan Open source Self-hostedWeb
Batch File Renamer covers common batch-renaming tasks with previews, presets, and local processing. It is a fit when ZIP copies work for your workflow; it does not rename source files directly on disk.
Visit Batch File RenamerThe facts
| Avidemux | Batch File Renamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | berndhagen.github.io |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #2 on file renaming software |
Avidemux: what it does well
Batch File Renamer: what it does well
- Previews changes before export.
- Processes files locally without uploading them.
- Offers 10 rename operations and built-in presets.
- Saves reusable operation chains in browser storage.
- Free, open source, and MIT licensed.
What to know first
- Exports copies in ZIP files, not renamed originals.
- Folder picking is best supported in Chromium-based browsers.
- Operation history is limited to 50 states.