Hazel alternative for Mac

Hazel-style rules,
set up in a minute.

Hazel is a brilliant, deep Mac automation tool. If you just want your Downloads, Desktop and screenshots sorted without learning a workflow system, TidyFile does that with simple rules, a preview of every change and one-click undo.

Try TidyFile free for 7 days Then £4.99/month

At a glance

Hazel vs TidyFile

HazelTidyFile

PlatformsmacOSmacOS and Windows

PricePaid licence, free trialMonthly or annual, 7-day trial (no card)

Rule conditionsExtensive, including file contentsType, name, size and age, with AND / OR

Scripts and automationsYes (shell, AppleScript, more)—

Preview before tidyingRule previewFull list of every file and where it goes

Undo a move—One click, from the activity log

Runs in the backgroundYesYes, from the menu bar

Hazel is a trademark of Noodlesoft. TidyFile is not affiliated with Noodlesoft. Details are based on Hazel's public information and may change; a dash means we couldn't confirm the feature.

Choose Hazel if…

✓You want scripts, content matching and complex workflows.
✓You only use a Mac and like a one-off licence.
✓You enjoy fine-tuning automations.

Choose TidyFile if…

✓You want sorting working in minutes, not an afternoon.
✓You'd like to see every change first and undo mistakes.
✓You use Windows too and want the same rules on both.

Frequently asked questions

Is TidyFile as powerful as Hazel?

No, and it isn't trying to be. Hazel can run scripts, look inside files and build very elaborate workflows. TidyFile focuses on the rules most people actually need (sort by type, name, size or age; move, rename, tag or recycle) and makes them quick to set up, with a preview and undo.