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Advanced Renamer alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Advanced Renamer: commercial use requires a paid licence, and no Linux version. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Advanced Renamer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bulk Rename Utility currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bulk Rename Utility logoBulk Rename UtilityFree plan + paidNoWindows5 of 566.5
2FileBot logoFileBotPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 559.6
  1. Bulk Rename Utility logo

    1. Bulk Rename UtilityTop pick

    Best for: Windows users who want every renaming option in one fast, free-for-home tool

    Free plan + paidWindows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Advanced Renamer

    Also free for home use, with even more options packed into one Windows window and Explorer integration.

    Pros

    • Free for personal use at home
    • Regex, JavaScript, Exif and ID3 renaming in one tool
    • Portable version and optional Explorer integration
    • Fast and light even on very large folders

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Crowded interface takes time to learn
    • Business use requires a paid commercial licence
    Visit Bulk Rename Utility Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bulk Rename Utility a good Advanced Renamer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Free for personal use at home
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bulkrenameutility.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial use
    Paid licence required
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bulkrenameutility.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bulkrenameutility.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Portable version
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bulkrenameutility.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Regex and JavaScript
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026bulkrenameutility.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
  2. FileBot logo

    2. FileBot

    Best for: Plex, Kodi and Jellyfin users who want films and shows named and sorted automatically

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Advanced Renamer

    Paid, but matches films and TV episodes against online databases and organises them for Plex or Jellyfin.

    Pros

    • Matches files against TheMovieDB, TheTVDB and AniDB automatically
    • Command line and scripting for unattended home-server workflows
    • One licence covers all platforms and machines for one user
    • Also handles subtitles, artwork and checksums

    Cons

    • Needs a paid licence for continued use after evaluation
    • Closed source, unlike several free renamers
    • Advanced automation means learning its CLI and naming syntax
    Visit FileBot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FileBot a good Advanced Renamer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    US$8 per year
    Checked Oct 29, 2026filebot.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    US$80
    Checked Oct 29, 2026filebot.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Free evaluation, licence required to keep using
    Checked Oct 29, 2026filebot.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Data sources
    TheMovieDB, TheTVDB, AniDB
    Checked Oct 29, 2026filebot.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Command line
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026filebot.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best Advanced Renamer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bulk Rename Utility logo

Best Advanced Renamer alternative for most people

Bulk Rename Utility

Also free for home use, with even more options packed into one Windows window and Explorer integration.

Bulk Rename Utility logo

Best Advanced Renamer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bulk Rename Utility

Also free for home use, with even more options packed into one Windows window and Explorer integration.

FileBot logo

Best Advanced Renamer alternative for Mac

FileBot

Paid, but matches films and TV episodes against online databases and organises them for Plex or Jellyfin.

Bulk Rename Utility logo

Best Advanced Renamer alternative for Windows

Bulk Rename Utility

Also free for home use, with even more options packed into one Windows window and Explorer integration.

FileBot logo

Best Advanced Renamer alternative for Linux

FileBot

Paid, but matches films and TV episodes against online databases and organises them for Plex or Jellyfin.

Advanced Renamer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Advanced Renamer?

Bulk Rename Utility ranks first right now. Also free for home use, with even more options packed into one Windows window and Explorer integration.

Is there a free alternative to Advanced Renamer?

Yes. Bulk Rename Utility (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Advanced Renamer?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Advanced Renamer alternatives work on Linux?

FileBot runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Advanced Renamer?

The complaints we hear most: commercial use requires a paid licence; no Linux version; no online movie or TV database matching.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Advanced Renamer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.