Hazel Alternatives for Windows

Hazel is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Mouzi, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Hazel and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Hazel are AutoIt, DropIt, Dolfer and Shelf-Life.

filter to find the best alternatives

Most Hazel alternatives are File Managers, but you can also narrow the list to System Cleaners or Workflow Automation Tools. Other popular filters are Mac, File Organizer and Windows. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
Hazel alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Mouzi icon
     24 likes

    Automatic file organizer operates silently in the system tray, sorting downloads and any folder by extension or pattern with customizable rules, local undo, and history. Runs fully offline for privacy, supports dynamic placeholders, notifications, and multi-language interface.

    48 Mouzi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  2. AutoIt icon
     197 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    139 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    2
  3. DropIt icon
     80 likes

    Automates moving, sorting, compressing, and handling files and folders using 17 different actions, advanced filtering by properties and regular expressions, profile-based automation, scheduled folder scans, and seamless drag-and-drop bulk processing.

    34 DropIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    2
  4. Dolfer icon
     9 likes

    Dolfer is a desktop file organizer that automatically sorts, moves, renames, and cleans up your files using simple rules.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Shelf-Life icon
     9 likes

    ShelfLife is an open-source desktop utility that helps you maintain order in your Downloads and Desktop folders. It treats these directories as temporary storage areas, automatically moving older files to the trash after a time you specify.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  6. File Arbor icon
     12 likes

    Sorts files in real time across multiple folders on Windows and macOS using advanced rules, including regex, file size, and date. Privacy-focused, operates fully offline, offers presets, unlimited rules with Pro license, and supports one-time purchase with lifetime updates.

    14 File Arbor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  7. Organize icon
     18 likes

    The file management automation software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  8. File Juggler icon
     22 likes

    File Juggler is a Windows utility for automatic file management. Set up rules and have filejuggler move your files to their correct locations automatically.

    31 File Juggler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    2
  9. SortSage icon
     11 likes

    Automated file management tool for Windows that monitors folders like Downloads and Desktop, sorts and renames files using custom smart rules, detects duplicate files with hash-based technology, runs silently in the background, is fully offline, and suitable for various workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  10. Privacy-first desktop app where local AI analyzes files and the app safely performs deterministic sorting with image and document renaming.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  11. FileFlows icon
     5 likes

    Effortlessly transcode videos, remove black bars, cut commercials, and convert to popular formats like H.265, HEVC, AV1, and H.264.

    10 FileFlows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Unraid
    • Docker
    Good alternative?
     
12 of 29 Hazel alternatives