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Meta vs Kid3: catalog facts
Meta	Kid3
Paid Costs $22.99, with a free 3-day trial.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Batch editing across many files as one Tag and cover lookup through Discogs	Supports multiple audio tag formats Can rename files using tag information
macOS only Paid after a short 3-day trial	Tagging changes metadata rather than repairing the audio itself.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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