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NTagMusicBrainz Picard
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

 Free

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

Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Batch editing across many files
  • Supports MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, OGG and WMA
  • AcoustID fingerprinting identifies files from the audio itself, even with no tags at all
  • Album-oriented matching produces consistent tags across a whole release
  • Fewer automation features than larger taggers
  • Small project with a modest user base
  • Needs an internet connection; it is a front end to an online database
  • The album-first workflow is awkward for loose singles and compilations
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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