File Juggler alternative

Automatic file rules,
with a safety net.

File Juggler and TidyFile both organize Windows files with rules. TidyFile keeps rules simple and shows you exactly what will happen first, with one-click undo if you change your mind.

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At a glance

File Juggler vs TidyFile

File JugglerTidyFile

PlatformWindowsWindows

Rule actionsRename, move, copy, deleteMove, rename, tag, recycle

Match on file contentsYes, e.g. text and dates in PDFsNo: type, name, size or age

Preview before tidying—Yes, for files already in your folders

Undo moves—One click, from the activity log

Separate rule sets—Profiles, e.g. work and personal

File Juggler is a product of Bitvaerk. TidyFile is not affiliated with it. Details are based on File Juggler's website and may change; a dash means we couldn't confirm the feature.

Choose File Juggler if…

✓You need rules based on what's inside documents.
✓You organize scanned paperwork and invoices by their contents.
✓You want copy actions as well as moves.

Choose TidyFile if…

✓You want simple rules you can set up in a minute.
✓You'd like to preview changes before anything moves.
✓You want an undo button when a rule does something unexpected.

Frequently asked questions

Is File Juggler the same kind of app as TidyFile?

Broadly, yes. Both are Windows apps that organize files automatically using rules. They differ in focus: File Juggler can look inside documents, while TidyFile focuses on simple rules plus a preview and undo for peace of mind.

Can TidyFile read the text inside a PDF?

Not currently. TidyFile matches files by type, name, size and age. If you need rules based on what's written inside documents, File Juggler is the better fit.