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Ten Best Tag Editors

We have looked at many different tag editors and taggers over the years, here we select the best ones and rank them as follows:

1. SongKong (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Docker)

Automated and batch-focused, great for cleaning large music libraries with online database matching and duplicate detection

  • Fully Automatic Combined Metadata and Acoustid Tagging with MusicBrainz, Discogs and Bandcamp
  • Designed for large Music Collection no limit on how many folders can be processed
  • Advanced Rename Files scripting
  • Advanced Delete Duplicates
  • Specialist handling for Classical Music
  • Undo with changes saved to Database and Safe Editing
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Very configurable so can handle a wide variety of situations
  • Has both a Desktop UI and Web UI so can be used remotely

2. Jaikoz (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

Advanced tagging with spreadsheet-style editing, scripting, and deep integration with MusicBrainz and Discogs

  • Fully Automatic Combined Metadata and Acoustid Tagging with MusicBrainz, Discogs and Bandcamp
  • Metadata scripting
  • Powerful Manual Tagging with Spreadsheet view
  • Advanced Rename Files scripting
  • Wide range of options for different situations
  • Deep inegration with MusicBrainz includes support updating MusicBrainz from Jaikoz
  • Import/Export metadata from Spreadsheet

3. Metadatics (MacOS)

Simple to use tag editor with batch editing, find-and-replace with nice clean interface

  • Very Clean UI
  • Simple to use for beginners
  • Single Album lookup with MusicBrainz
  • Find and Replace tool
  • Native mac Interface
  • Import/Export metadata to csv file

4. TagScanner (Windows)

Windows-based with batch tagging, file renaming, and support for multiple metadata sources and audio formats

  • Single Album lookup with Discogs and Freedb
  • Playlist Generator
  • Portable Installer
  • Support for batch manual editing and file renaming
  • Support for custom metadata fields

5. MusicBrainz Picard (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

MusicBrainz Picard known for its acoustic fingerprinting and use of the MusicBrainz database for accurate tagging

  • Semi Automated Metadata Tagging with MusicBrainz
  • Semi Automated Acoustid Tagging with MusicBrainz
  • Closely Tied to MusicBrainz database
  • Customize how tags are written using scripting
  • Plugin support, plugins can be written to add additional features

6. Mp3tag (Windows, MacOS)

Popular for its simplicity and powerful batch editing on Windows.

  • Single Album lookup with MusicBrainz, Discogs and Freedb
  • Custom scripts can be written to link with other tools
  • Portable Installer
  • Support for custom metadata fields
  • Export tags to various formats like CSV, HTML, or playlists

7. MusicBee (Windows)

A comprehensive Windows music player with powerful tagging tools, metadata retrieval, and extensive library management features

  • Combined Music Player and Music Manager
  • Single Album lookup with MusicBrainz, Discogs
  • Duplicate Track Finder
  • ReplayGain Normalization support
  • Customizable Skins and Layouts

8. Yate (MacOS)

Esoteric tool with powerful scripting, customizable workflows and novel features.

  • Single Album lookup with MusicBrainz, Discogs
  • Action Scripts for automating manual editing
  • Apple iTunes Integration
  • Feature rich Regular Expression tool
  • Support for custom metadata fields
  • Specialist handling for Classical Music

9. Meta (MacOS)

Lightweight tag editor known for its speed and simplicity, and drag-and-drop artwork support

  • Clean UI
  • Single Album lookup with Discogs
  • Automatic Backup of Tags
  • Integration with Apple Music
  • Generate playlists in formats like M3U and export them

10. Media Monkey

Music player and manager with comprehensive tagging and organizing features

  • Supports large libraies
  • Single Album lookup with MusicBrainz, Discogs and Freedb
  • ReplayGain Support
  • Auto-Tag from Filename and Vice Versa
  • Sync music to iPods, Android devices, and USB drives