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MusicBrainz PicardMp3tag
Free

Free and open source under the GPL, maintained by the non-profit MetaBrainz Foundation.

 Freemium

The Windows version is free and donation-supported. Mp3tag for Mac is a separate paid…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • AcoustID fingerprinting identifies files from the audio itself, even with no tags at all
  • Album-oriented matching produces consistent tags across a whole release
  • Batch editing of ID3v1, ID3v2.3, ID3v2.4, MP4, WMA, APEv2 tags and Vorbis Comments across many files at once
  • Online lookups from Discogs, MusicBrainz and freedb, including cover art
  • Needs an internet connection; it is a front end to an online database
  • The album-first workflow is awkward for loose singles and compilations
  • Closed source
  • The macOS version costs money after a 7-day trial; only the Windows version is free
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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