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Retext vs SortSage

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Retext compared with SortSage
DetailRetext logo RetextSortSage logo SortSage
What it doesType less, do more Rules-based file organization for Windows
StageStartup Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: up to 5 snippets, 1 free AI generation. Pro: $2.50/month billed yearly at $29.99 or $4.99/month, unlimited snippets and AI generation. Lifetime: $49.99 one-time payment with all Pro features and future updates. $14.99 USD one-time purchase. Updates within the same major version are included. 14-day refund guarantee.
Key features
  • Dynamic fields: date, time, day, clipboard, fill-in prompts, cursor positioning
  • AI-powered snippet generation
  • Native Swift-built app for macOS
  • Local storage with no account required
  • Instant expansion without delay or popups
  • Team snippet sharing with team plans
  • Apple notarized application
  • Custom Rules Engine: match files by name, extension, type, size or age
  • Real-Time Folder Monitoring: watch local folders and sort new files using your rules
  • Undo and Dry Run: preview predicted actions and undo supported operations from Activity History
  • Smart Collision Handling: choose SmartRename, Rename, Overwrite, Skip or Ask
  • JSON Rules and AI Template: write custom JSON rules or use downloadable template
  • Local File Processing: organize files on your computer offline after activation
  • Inspect up to 1,000 proposed actions in Dry Run before changing files
  • Activity History with undo support persists across restarts
What makes it different
  • Free version with no account required or data collection
  • AI generation powered by Anthropic API for content creation
  • Native Swift application built for performance and efficiency
  • Smart dynamic fields that resolve with live data on expansion
  • Preview all changes before execution with Dry Run and undo support via persistent Activity History
  • Offline file processing after one-time activation with no recurring internet check required
  • Five collision handling options including SmartRename to keep both files with a numbered name
  • Customize rules by combining conditions for file name, extension, type, size and age
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)2614
Referring domains (Majestic)1883

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