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Hazel vs Automator: catalog facts
Hazel	Automator
Paid Paid app sold through the Noodlesoft store.	Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.
macOS	macOS
Rule-based filing on name, date, type and download source Can rename, tag, archive and upload as well as move files	Already installed on every Mac Builds workflows without programming
macOS only Paid software	macOS only Apple now puts more focus on Shortcuts
Downloadable app	Operating system
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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