NameQuick vs WisFileNameQuick renames files automatically as they arrive.
NameQuick renames files automatically as they arrive.
WisFile renames a folder for free, on demand.
Both read what's inside a file and rename it, and both can run the AI on your own machine. The honest split is how much of the job you want automated. WisFile is a free, no-account tool for occasional cleanups. NameQuick is a paid macOS app built around watch folders, a rules engine, review-before-rename and on-device OCR.
50 renames, no credit card. macOS 15.4+.
NameQuick
AI reads your files and names them
vs
WisFile
Free, local AI file renamer
The short version
These two go after the same job: both rename by reading contents, and both can run local AI. WisFile is free, cross-platform and built for one-off cleanups. NameQuick is a paid Mac app built for recurring, automated workflows.
Choose NameQuick- when renaming is a recurring job: you want new files named, moved and tagged automatically as they land, with rules, a review step and on-device OCR for scans.
- Choose WisFile
- when you want a free, no-account tool for occasional batch renaming and simple AI foldering, or you're on Windows.
- Or use both
- These are direct alternatives, so most people pick one. If you already lean on WisFile for free occasional cleanups, NameQuick is the upgrade once those cleanups turn into a weekly job you want automated.
At a glance
Core approachNameQuick:AI reads contents, then names and filesWisFile:AI reads contents, then renames on demand
PriceNameQuick:$69 one-time (BYOK) or from $12 to $99/monthWisFile:Free (verified 2026-07-14)
PlatformNameQuick:macOS 15.4 or laterWisFile:macOS and Windows (Linux coming soon)
Free trialNameQuick:50-rename Self-Managed trial. No card.WisFile:No account needed
Feature by feature
How they compare
| Feature | NameQuick | WisFile |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | AI + on-device OCR read PDFs, images and Office docs, then write a name from the content and can file it. | AI reads a file's content and builds a name from details like title, author and year; deliberately rule-free. |
| Price | $69 one-time Self-Managed (BYOK) license, or Managed plans from $12 to $99/month. | Free, all features, no account (verified 2026-07-14). |
| Platform | macOS 15.4 or later, Finder-native. | macOS and Windows shipping; Linux listed as coming soon. |
| Local / offline AI | A local-model mode (Ollama, LM Studio or MLX) keeps content on your Mac; you can also use your own cloud key or the Managed EU-routed service. OCR always runs on the Mac. | Bundles a local AI model, so processing stays on your device with nothing to install and nothing uploaded. |
| Background automation | Watch Folders rename and organize new files automatically the moment they land, from the menu bar. Quick Organize is the manual counterpart: a one-time plan you approve before anything moves, on Managed AI and supported cloud providers only. Approved-sender PDF attachments route into a watched folder with credentials in the system keychain, and NameQuick never reads or modifies email. | Batch renaming you trigger by hand; watch folders and background processing are not documented. |
| Rules and routing | A conditional rules engine moves, tags, color-labels and archives files with dynamic path templates after naming. | AI auto-foldering groups a batch by topic or document type in one click; it is deliberately rule-free. |
| OCR for scans | On-device OCR (Apple Vision) reads scanned PDFs, screenshots and photos in every mode. | Accepts image files, but OCR behavior for scanned, text-free PDFs is not documented. |
| Source-backed review | Shows each proposed name beside the source text its values came from, before anything is applied. Every applied rename is revertible. | WisFile's FAQ raises undo, but does not say how it behaves. |
| Beyond renaming | Duplicate cleanup verifies exact matches byte for byte, flags similar images for manual comparison only, and moves copies to the Trash where it can be undone; nothing is deleted automatically. On Setapp, AI renaming is included with the subscription at the same quality as Managed AI, and the included credits can run out. | Renaming, foldering and a metadata remover are what WisFile documents; duplicate cleanup is not documented on wisfile.ai (verified 2026-07-14). |
| File types | 30+ file types across documents, images and Office formats. | PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPEG and JPG. |
Choose NameQuick when…
- Renaming is recurring: you want new files named the moment they land in Downloads, Desktop or a scanner folder.
- You want a conditional rules engine and structured presets for invoices and receipts, so documents get moved, tagged and filed after naming.
- You want to see the source text behind each proposed name before it applies, and to undo any rename afterward.
- Scanned PDFs, screenshots and photos need on-device OCR through Apple Vision.
- A backlog needs one sorting pass, and you want the proposed folders and filenames laid out as a plan you approve before anything moves.
- Invoices arrive as email attachments and should reach the watched folder without you downloading them first, with a record of what was filed.
- Duplicate copies of the same document keep turning up, and you want exact matches verified byte for byte before anything is proposed.
- AI renaming is included with the Setapp subscription you already pay for, so there's no separate purchase and no API key.
Choose WisFile when…
- You want a free tool with no account and nothing to pay.
- You're on Windows, or split across Windows and Mac.
- You want bundled local AI with nothing to install: no Ollama, no API key.
- Title, author and year are the name you want, which is what WisFile's renaming extracts.
- You rename a folder occasionally and don't need background automation or rules.
NameQuick vs WisFile
Try NameQuick on your messiest folder. 50 renames, no credit card.