OCDify vs Hazel
Content-based sorting for incoming documents, or explicit rules for a repeatable workflow. The right choice depends on how much control you need.
Free to download and use. One folder, four categories, automatic sorting, and undo. No time limit. Apple Silicon · macOS 14+
Choose by the workflow
Try OCDify if your main task is sorting a varied stream of readable work documents into useful categories. Choose Hazel if you want to specify conditions and chain actions, such as renaming, tagging, and running an automation.
Hazel is sold as a license with upgrade options. It should not be described as a mandatory yearly subscription.
How the approaches compare
| Consideration | OCDify | Hazel |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Local AI categorizes supported documents into folders you name. | Conditions and actions define how matching files are handled. |
| Useful starting point | A mix of readable invoices, briefs, and work documents in Downloads. | A workflow with specific naming, date, metadata, or file-type conditions. |
| Controls | Custom categories with descriptions, Smart Rename with Full Unlock, folder watching, media grouping, and seven-day History with split undo. | Rules for moving, renaming, tagging, archiving, and integrations with automation tools. |
| Tradeoff | AI classifications can need correction; unreadable documents may be skipped. | You define and maintain the rules for your workflow. |
| Buying OCDify | Free for one chosen folder and four categories, with extension rules, duplicate review, and undo. One-time Full Unlock adds unlimited folders and categories, Smart Rename, and OCR. | See Noodlesoft for current license, upgrade, and trial terms. |
Try the files you actually receive
Copy a representative set of documents into a test folder. Create a few clear categories, organize once, and inspect the destinations and history before turning on background watching. OCDify requires Apple Silicon, macOS 14+, and at least 3 GB of free space for an approximately 2.4 GB model download.
If you use both products, assign separate folders so their automation does not compete to move the same files.
Sources and scope
This comparison is published by OCDify’s maker and describes product capabilities, not measured speed or accuracy. Hazel information is based on Noodlesoft’s product documentation, reviewed September 6, 2026. Check the vendor for current pricing and requirements.
Start with one folder.
Download OCDify free from the Mac App Store and get started on your work documents.
Free to download and use: one folder, four categories, automatic sorting, and undo. Optional Full Unlock is available in the app.
Apple Silicon · macOS 14+