Hazel alternative for Windows

Hazel for Windows
doesn't exist.
TidyFile does.

Hazel is a much-loved Mac app for automatic file organisation, but it isn't available on Windows. TidyFile gives Windows users the same idea: set rules once, and your files organise themselves.

Download TidyFile for Windows £4.99/month

Why people look for Hazel

What you actually want on Windows.

Rules instead of manual sorting

Describe what should happen to a file once, and let software repeat it for every new file.

Works in the background

No need to remember to run a cleanup. Files are organised as they arrive.

No scripting

PowerShell and Task Scheduler can move files, but writing and maintaining scripts isn't for everyone.

Files stay on your machine

Organisation happens locally. Nothing is uploaded to a cloud service.

At a glance

Hazel vs TidyFile

FeatureHazelTidyFile

PlatformmacOSWindows

Rule-based file organisationYesYes

Runs in the backgroundYesYes

Move files by typeYesYes

Processing stays on your computerYesYes

Hazel is a trademark of Noodlesoft. TidyFile is not affiliated with or endorsed by Noodlesoft.

Frequently asked questions

Hazel on Windows FAQ

Is Hazel available for Windows?

No. Hazel is made by Noodlesoft and is only available for macOS. Windows users need a different tool to get rule-based, automatic file organisation.

What is the best Hazel alternative for Windows?

Look for a tool that watches folders, applies rules automatically and runs in the background without scripting. TidyFile was built for exactly that on Windows.

Can I automatically organise files on Windows without scripts?

Yes. With TidyFile you create rules in a simple interface, choose which files they apply to and where they should go, and TidyFile handles the rest in the background.