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Avidemux vs Easy 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
Visit Avidemux Free plan MacWebWindows
Easy File Renamer offers configurable batch rules alongside tools for media names and music tags. The trial permits previews but not applying changes, and listed license plans are billed per two years.
Visit Easy File RenamerThe facts
| Avidemux | Easy File Renamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Price being re-checked |
| Plans published | 2 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | easyfilerenamer.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #5 on file renaming software |
Avidemux: what it does well
Easy File Renamer: what it does well
- Preview proposed names before changes are applied.
- Twelve named system rules cover common renaming tasks.
- Rule stacks can be saved and reloaded as macros.
- Media tools use date, camera, and sequence tokens.
- Folder indexing supports jobs larger than 1,500 items.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Trial users must register to apply renames.
- Desktop app does not scan cloud accounts itself.