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The Mp3tag Alternative With Audio Intelligence Built In.

Mp3tag edits the tags you already have. CrateDigger figures out what the tags should be.

The core difference

Mp3tag is a rock-solid batch tag editor that's been around since 2000. But it was designed for album collectors who manually curate metadata. DJs need their tracks identified and analyzed automatically — BPM, key, clean/explicit — not just edited.

How each tool works

Mp3tag

1

Import files into editor

2

Fingerprint or manually look up metadata

3

Pick which tag results to apply

4

Batch edit with regex find/replace

5

Rename files from tags

Result: Manual curation, no audio analysis

CrateDigger

1

Drop in tracks

2

Auto-identify via audio fingerprint

3

BPM + key + clean/explicit detected

4

Files renamed by template

5

Duplicates found automatically

Result: DJ-ready library in minutes

Feature comparison

FeatureCrateDiggerMp3tag
PlatformWindows, Mac (Linux coming)Windows (Mac $24.99)
PriceFree tier + Pro $4.50/moFree (Win), $24.99 (Mac)
Audio fingerprintingYes — auto-identify tracksYes — manual selection required
BPM detectionYes — accurate across genresNo
Key detectionYes — Standard, Camelot, Open KeyNo
Clean/Explicit taggingYesNo
Duplicate detectionYes — by audio fingerprintNo
Batch tag editingYesYes
Discogs/MusicBrainzYesYes
Folder watchingYes — auto-importNo
Regex find/replaceNoYes
File renamingYes — template-basedYes — template-based

Why it matters for DJs

Drop and identify

Drop a track with zero metadata. CrateDigger identifies artist, title, album, year instantly.

DJ-ready metadata

BPM, key (Standard/Camelot/Open Key), Clean/Explicit — all detected automatically.

See your progress

Gamified productivity shows how much time you've saved vs manual tagging.

Pricing

Mp3tag is a one-time purchase on Mac. CrateDigger adds audio intelligence on top.

Mp3tag

Windows

Free download

$0

Mac

One-time purchase

$24.99

Tag editor with fingerprinting, but no BPM, key, or Clean/Explicit detection.

CrateDigger

Free tier

Get started at no cost

$0

Pro

70% off with LAUNCH code

$4.50/mo

All features included — no extras to buy
Audio fingerprinting + auto-identification
BPM, key, Clean/Explicit detection
Duplicate finder + folder watching

Which one is right for you?

Choose Mp3tag if you...

Need granular control over every tag field
Enjoy manual curation of metadata
Work primarily with albums, not singles
Want regex find/replace for batch editing

Choose CrateDigger if you...

DJ and need performance-ready metadata
Want auto-identification from audio
Need BPM, key, and Clean/Explicit detection
Want a modern UI that does the work for you

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