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FileBot alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FileBot: needs a paid licence for continued use after evaluation, and closed source, unlike several free renamers. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FileBot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Advanced Renamer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Advanced Renamer logoAdvanced RenamerFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS5 of 566.5
  1. Advanced Renamer logo

    1. Advanced RenamerTop pick

    Best for: People renaming large photo, music or video collections by metadata on Windows or Mac

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from FileBot

    Free for personal use on Windows and Mac, with tag, Exif and video-metadata renaming and a one-time licence for work.

    Pros

    • Free for personal use on both Windows and macOS
    • Reads Exif, XMP, ID3 and video tags, plus GPS to city names
    • Live preview and full batch undo
    • One-time licence with no subscription

    Cons

    • Commercial use requires a paid licence
    • No Linux version
    • No online movie or TV database matching
    Visit Advanced Renamer 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 Advanced Renamer a good FileBot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Free for personal use
    Checked Oct 30, 2026advancedrenamer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows 10+, macOS 11+
    Checked Oct 30, 2026advancedrenamer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence type
    One-time purchase, no subscription
    Checked Oct 30, 2026advancedrenamer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Renaming methods
    13
    Checked Oct 30, 2026advancedrenamer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Undo
    Yes, whole batches
    Checked Oct 30, 2026advancedrenamer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best FileBot alternative for…

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

Advanced Renamer logo

Best FileBot alternative for most people

Advanced Renamer

Free for personal use on Windows and Mac, with tag, Exif and video-metadata renaming and a one-time licence for work.

Bulk Rename Utility logo

Best FileBot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bulk Rename Utility

Free for personal use on Windows, with regex, ID3 and Exif renaming, though no online movie or TV lookup.

Advanced Renamer logo

Best FileBot alternative for Mac

Advanced Renamer

Free for personal use on Windows and Mac, with tag, Exif and video-metadata renaming and a one-time licence for work.

Advanced Renamer logo

Best FileBot alternative for Windows

Advanced Renamer

Free for personal use on Windows and Mac, with tag, Exif and video-metadata renaming and a one-time licence for work.

FileBot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to FileBot?

Advanced Renamer ranks first right now. Free for personal use on Windows and Mac, with tag, Exif and video-metadata renaming and a one-time licence for work.

Is there a free alternative to FileBot?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to FileBot?

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

Why do people switch from FileBot?

The complaints we hear most: needs a paid licence for continued use after evaluation; closed source, unlike several free renamers; advanced automation means learning its CLI and naming syntax.

How is this list ranked?

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