Zush vs NameQuick: Price, BYOK, Mac vs Windows
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Quick answer: Zush is $10/month or $48 one-time for Mac and Windows with 100+ supported image, design, document, video, and audio formats, including RAW photos, Sketch/Figma/Illustrator/PSD, iWork documents, videos, and MP3/M4A/WAV audio. NameQuick is macOS only and sells two ways: a Managed plan from $12/mo metered by renames (500 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 per month) or a $69 one-time Self-Managed license for one device where you bring your own API key or local model. Choose Zush for cross-platform coverage, published RAW/design/iWork/audio support, and unmetered lifetime pricing. Choose NameQuick for Mac-native depth, Watch Folders, and a Rules Engine.
Last verified: July 24, 2026, against namequick.app’s own product and pricing pages.
Sources checked for this update: Zush and NameQuick, including public pricing, platform, provider, folder monitoring, undo, and format-support details.
If you are searching “Zush vs NameQuick”, you are choosing between two paid AI file renamers that are closer in spirit than most: both have BYOK, folder monitoring, undo, and content-aware naming. The difference is mostly platform support, pricing model, public format coverage, and feature depth on macOS specifically.
TL;DR comparison
| Dimension | Zush | NameQuick |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $10/month or $48 one-time | Managed from $12/mo; $69 one-time Self-Managed (1 device, lifetime updates) |
| Metering | None on paid PRO | Managed is metered at 500 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 renames per month; Self-Managed is not |
| Free tier | 50 renames to start | 14-day trial with 50 renames |
| 5-year cost (one-time path) | $48 total | $69 + API/local model setup |
| Platforms | Mac + Windows | macOS only (Windows wait list) |
| Image and design formats | 41 image formats + 4 design formats (RAW, HEIC, AVIF, Sketch, Figma, AI, PSD) | 30+ formats spanning categories |
| RAW support | Yes (11 variants) | Not listed publicly |
| Document formats | 37 document/PDF formats, including iWork | Office docs covered |
| Video formats | 16 common formats | Listed as part of 30+ formats |
| Audio formats | 7 common formats | Listed as part of 30+ formats |
| AI providers | 4 (Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, Claude) | 7 public options (OpenAI, OpenRouter, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio, MLX) |
| BYOK | Included with paid PRO | $69 Self-Managed, then bring your key or local model |
| Folder monitoring | Yes | Yes (Watch Folders) |
| Undo | Yes (full history) | Yes (one-click revert) |
| Local AI | Ollama on supported Mac builds | Ollama, LM Studio, MLX |
| Languages | 60+ | Multilingual (count not stated) |
| Rules Engine | Templates, 145+ Naming Blocks, custom prompts | Yes (move/tag/archive based on conditions) |
| Finder tags | Yes | Yes (with Comments) |
Zush
Zush runs on both Mac (macOS 15+) and Windows (10/11) and offers two PRO plans: $10/month or $48 one-time, both with unlimited PRO renames. BYOK remains available when you want to use your own AI provider key. Version 3.0 supports 100+ formats: 41 image formats including RAW, HEIC, AVIF, SVG, and TIFF; 4 design formats including Sketch, Figma .fig, Adobe Illustrator .ai, and PSD; 37 document and PDF-related formats including Office, iWork, OpenDocument, text, CSV/TSV, JSON, XML/YAML, EML, SRT, and VTT; 16 video formats including MP4, MOV, M4V, MPEG, 3GP, TS, MTS, M2TS, DV, and VOB; and 7 audio formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, OGG, WebM, and MPGA.
For Mac users, there is also Offline AI mode via Ollama where files never leave the device.
NameQuick
NameQuick is a Mac-only AI file renamer with two distinct purchase paths. Managed starts at $12/mo and is metered by volume — the public tiers run 500, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 renames per month, so the plan you need is decided by how many files you actually process, not by which features you want. Self-Managed is $69 one-time, covers one device, includes lifetime updates, and is the BYOK/local-model path: you bring your own cloud API key or run a local model on your Mac and pay the provider directly.
Their AI provider menu is broader than most: OpenAI, OpenRouter, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio, and MLX — seven public options, three of them local. The privacy story is strong: “EU-routed & encrypted” with “no permanent storage” and “data is never used to train AI” per their site.
Two things worth stating plainly, because comparison posts often get them wrong: NameQuick has Watch Folders for monitoring directories and one-click Undo & Recovery on any rename. Neither automation nor rollback is a Zush-only capability in this matchup.
The Rules Engine is one of NameQuick’s distinct features — beyond renaming, it can move, tag, archive, and reorganize files automatically based on conditions you define.
Pricing reality
For someone using either tool steadily over 5 years (light to moderate use, ~5,000 renames/year):
| Path | Year 1 | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zush Pro One-Time | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Zush BYOK with optional API cost | $48 + optional API | $48 + optional API | $48 + optional API |
| NameQuick Self-Managed (BYOK/local) | $69 + API/local setup | $69 + API/local setup | $69 + API/local setup |
| NameQuick Managed (entry tier) | From $144/year at $12/mo | From $432 | From $720 |
For BYOK-heavy paths, Zush is cheaper at the one-time entry point. Zush’s $48 One-Time plan includes the full PRO desktop workflow and Mac + Windows support, while NameQuick’s Self-Managed path is $69, Mac-only, and limited to one device.
For Managed users, the number that matters is the meter, not the headline. $12/mo buys the 500-renames-per-month tier; heavier volume moves you up through the 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 tiers. If your renaming is spiky — a 4,000-file photo import one month, nothing the next — a metered plan prices the peak, while an unmetered one-time plan does not.
If you are choosing on platform and format coverage, Zush wins. NameQuick’s value comes from things Zush intentionally does not chase as deeply: more AI provider options, a richer Rules Engine for file operations, and Mac-native polish.
Format support
RAW photos: Zush yes, NameQuick unclear
Zush publishes a complete RAW format list (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF, RAF, RW2, PEF, SRW, SR2). NameQuick lists “30+ file formats” on their site but does not enumerate camera RAW formats specifically. If you shoot RAW, Zush is the safer pick.
Office docs and OCR: both cover the common case
NameQuick advertises OCR for scanned docs and EXIF extraction for photos. Zush supports PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, MD, JSON, EML, CSV, DOC, plus iWork files such as Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Both handle the everyday office formats.
Audio / video / archives
NameQuick mentions audio, video, and archives as part of its 30+ formats. Zush 3.0 supports common video files, subtitle sidecars, design files, iWork documents, and audio files including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, OGG, WebM, and MPGA. NameQuick is still broader if ZIP/archive renaming is central to your workflow.
AI provider menu
NameQuick publicly lists seven AI backends: OpenAI, OpenRouter, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio, and MLX. Zush supports 4 cloud providers: Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, and Claude — plus Ollama for the Offline AI mode.
The big differentiators:
- Groq — listed on Zush, not on NameQuick’s public provider list.
- OpenRouter — only on NameQuick. OpenRouter aggregates 50+ models, useful if you want to test alternatives.
Pick by use case
Pick Zush if:
- You need a Windows app, not just Mac
- You want one desktop workflow across Mac and Windows
- You shoot RAW photos and want explicit format support
- You rename design assets, iWork files, audio, videos, and documents in the same folders
- You want Groq as a cloud-provider option
- You want BYOK included with the same paid PRO plan
Pick NameQuick if:
- You are Mac-only
- You want the richer AI provider menu (OpenRouter, LM Studio, and MLX)
- You want a real Rules Engine for conditional moves/tags/archives, not just renaming
- You handle archive files that need renaming
- EU data routing matters for your compliance story
Migration tip
If you are coming from NameQuick to Zush: install Zush, run the 5-file demo on a sample folder, then choose Monthly or One-Time PRO if it fits. If you were on the BYOK plan, you already have an API key — paste it into Zush’s BYOK settings and continue with no API change.
If you are coming from Zush to NameQuick (rare, given pricing): if you need OpenRouter or LM Studio specifically, NameQuick adds those. Otherwise the migration mostly just costs more.
FAQ
Does NameQuick run on Windows?
No. NameQuick is macOS only. If you need a Windows app, Zush has one in the Microsoft Store.
Is BYOK free in both tools?
In Zush, BYOK is included with paid PRO plans — no separate BYOK purchase. In NameQuick, the public Self-Managed plan is $69 one-time, after which you bring your own API key or local model.
Does Zush support all NameQuick AI providers?
No. Zush supports 4 cloud providers (Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, Claude) plus Ollama for the Offline AI mode. NameQuick publicly lists OpenAI, OpenRouter, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio, and MLX. If specific providers matter, especially OpenRouter, LM Studio, or MLX on Apple Silicon, NameQuick is broader.
Does NameQuick support RAW photos?
NameQuick’s public format list says “30+ formats” without enumerating RAW camera variants. Zush explicitly lists 11 RAW formats. Photographers who rely on RAW are safer with Zush.
Which has better Mac integration?
Both tools integrate with Finder tags. NameQuick adds Finder Comments, the Rules Engine, and a global hotkey. Zush has Finder tags + Spotlight metadata + Offline AI via Ollama. NameQuick has the deeper macOS-native polish; Zush trades some Mac depth for cross-platform support.
Verdict
Both tools have BYOK, folder monitoring, undo, and content-aware naming. The decision splits clearly:
- For cross-platform (Mac + Windows), broad 100+ format coverage, RAW + HEIC + design + iWork + audio support, and BYOK included with paid PRO: Zush at $10/month or $48 one-time.
- For Mac-only users who want the deepest macOS integration, broader provider choice including OpenRouter and LM Studio, and a Rules Engine: NameQuick.
For the broader market view, see AI renamer market comparison and Mac AI renamer comparison.
