Some users stayed on (the last free version), which still worked but grew outdated as APIs changed. Over time, TheTVDB v1 API was shut down, breaking old versions.
In 2018–2019, FileBot was published on: filebot license
FileBot is the premier tool for organizing and renaming movies, TV shows, anime, and music. While originally released as open-source software, FileBot transitioned to a proprietary, paid licensing model in 2018. This white paper outlines the technical requirements of the current licensing system, distinguishes between available license tiers, and clarifies the legal and operational differences between the paid version and legacy open-source versions. Some users stayed on (the last free version),
In , the developer (Rednoah) announced a major change: TheTVDB v1 API was shut down